subplot

noun

Definition of subplotnext
as in plot

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Recent Examples of subplot Similarly, a subplot involving suicide is treated not as a tragedy but as a formality for the Glynns to see to, an extra Mass or two to attend. — Mary Marge Locker, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025 The subplot between Roy and Tabatha is slow to emerge, if only because Beecroft seems more interested in presenting a docu-adjacent portrait of Tabatha and her clan — one poetically enhanced by eloquent narration and authentic-sounding dialogue. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 His meticulous craftsmanship takes on narrative bloat, his fluid juggling of characters and subplots turns mechanistic, and his customarily perfect pitch with actors gets lost, or at least scrambled, in translation. — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025 One subplot playing out this awards season involves intimacy coordinators — and whether directors should be obligated to use them. — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subplot
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  1. plot
  2. action
  3. story
Noun
  • The fintech industry has seen its fair share of spectacular failures and bizarre plot twists in recent years.
    — Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Still, the trailer doesn’t give away too much about how the sequel will execute its new plot.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of plot
Noun
  • Novocaine — a new action comedy starring Jack Quaid— is battling Robert Pattinson’s Mickey 17 in a stagnant weekend at the box office.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Though, federal court action has paused the White House's push to deport him.
    — Axios, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of action
Noun
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    — Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Test your knowledge of the major stories driving the news this week with the Fox News Digital News Quiz.
    — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of story

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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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