THESIS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

thesis

noun

ˈthē-səs

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

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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

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Recent Examples of thesis Over the years, many students at the ILLS have written their theses about the strange phenomena surrounding Cubs losing streaks. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The thesis of Brady’s commencement, though, was battling through adversity and never quitting, and the best way for Brady to tell his motivational message was by telling the story of his Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons. —

Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 Joseph, her eldest son, is completing a thesis on pneumothorax and preparing to become a doctor. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026 That’s the operating thesis of Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. —

Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thesis

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Noun

There are arguments each one in terms of the same themes of power and agency and wielding that.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 May 2026
But these arguments, about how free expression is defined, whether art that offends is inherently harmful, and whose sensibilities determine what art gets shown to the public, would recur again and again.

— Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026