synoptic  /sɪ ˈnɑp tɪk/ ? Meaning of "synoptic"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) presenting a summary or general view of a whole
  2. (adj) presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament

Usage(s):

  1. But if the killer was hoping for a synoptic rethinking of his case from an A-level director, he's finally got it.
  2. It spurred the toy industry with its synoptic range of characters.
  3. This synoptic Mafia spoof, sort of a Godfellas, is from Jim Abrahams of the Naked Gun series.

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