Synonyms of thesis

thesis

noun

ˈthē-səs 

1

as in argument

an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate

put forth the thesis that the electronic media's coverage of politics trivializes the workings of our democracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• argument
• contention
• assertion
• hypothesis
• theory
• guess
• assumption
• hunch
• proposal
• proposition
• speculation
• conjecture
• explanation
• rationale
• position
• surmise
• reason
• presupposition
• stand
• case
• supposition

2

as in hypothesis

an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation

it is not clear how the arguments you make actually support your thesis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hypothesis
• theory
• proposition
• premise
• assumption
• suggestion
• guess
• proposal
• supposition
• theorem
• impression
• inference
• hunch
• generalization
• presumption
• conjecture
• concept
• suspicion
• speculation
• notion
• presupposition
• concession
• conception
• construct
• abstraction
• surmise
• feeling
• guesswork
• proffer
• inkling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fact
• knowledge
• assurance
• certainty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thesis

My graduate school thesis advisor, Suzanne Hoover, who remains my very close friend. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Once connected, the company’s thesis holds, the parties will build their respective businesses, expand their reach, and develop commercial relationships. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

This thesis was already borne out earlier this year, when a wave of AI enthusiasts bought Mac Minis in order to set up personal AI agents through the open-source project OpenClaw. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Those priorities should connect directly to the investment thesis. — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026