Synonyms of trope

trope

noun

ˈtrōp 

as in cliché

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

• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trope

Ever more directors are embracing genre, its tropes of its sub-genres. — John Hopewell, Variety, 7 July 2026

Tropes and subgenres The dark academia genre is built on a niche subset of tropes, common literary devices and themes that are shared across various works to develop character dynamics, relationships, and plots. — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Chronicle is one of the best superhero movies of the modern era, subverting many of the genre’s tropes and character types while indulging the right amount of camp and spectacle (and all under 90 minutes). — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

The ‘meet cute’ is becoming a trope in how people on social media talk about romance. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026