Synonyms of trope

trope

noun

ˈtrōp 

as in cliche

an idea or expression that has been used by many people

a screenplay that reads like a catalog of mystery-thriller tropes

the narrative trope of two rival characters falling in love by the end of the story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cliche
• cliché
• truism
• commonplace
• platitude
• chestnut
• banality
• saying
• bromide
• proverb
• shibboleth
• groaner
• stereotype
• generalization
• homily
• saw
• party line
• conventional wisdom
• routine
• adage
• simplification
• inanity
• generality
• old wives' tale

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• profundity

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of trope

While the trope of the aging starlet may seem familiar, Anderson’s uniquely vulnerable portrayal of Shelly elevates the film. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024

Comments Black Doves is built on two familiar narrative tropes: The hitman with a heart that can be broken, and the spy who risks her mission for love. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024

This reaction to the carbon—which bears zero resemblance to anything Doxa did before, or to anything from the 20th century—suggests that what’s motivating negative reactions to Doxa’s use of mother-of-pearl and diamonds on smaller model could be a refusal to accept traditionally feminine tropes. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024

How has that trope shaped your career, for better or for worse? —Celia Ford, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024