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staged storyline

[/steɪdʒd ˈstɔːrilaɪn/]
nounpl: staged storylines
enredo encenado
1. A narrative or plot that is deliberately constructed, scripted, or artificially created for entertainment, performance, or deceptive purposes
The reality TV show featured a staged storyline that wasn't actually real.
O programa de TV de realidade apresentava um enredo encenado que não era realmente verdadeiro.
2. A narrative arc in theater, film, or television that is carefully planned and performed by actors
The director developed a compelling staged storyline for the dramatic production.
O diretor desenvolveu um enredo encenado convincente para a produção dramática.
NYC Slang
fake storyline / setup
Synonyms
scripted narrativeconstructed plotartificial storylinefabricated narrativemanufactured plot
Antonyms
authentic storylinegenuine narrativereal storylineunscripted narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo encenado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
enredo montado
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
trama encenada
Preferred European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

all smoke and mirrors
put on a show
play-acting
behind the scenes
break character
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