Synonyms of tropes

tropes

noun

plural of trope

as in clichés

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

• clichés
• commonplaces
• truisms
• sayings
• platitudes
• bromides
• banalities
• chestnuts
• proverbs
• shibboleths
• stereotypes
• homilies
• groaners
• generalizations
• party lines
• inanities
• routines
• adages
• simplifications
• saws
• generalities
• conventional wisdoms
• old wives' tales

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• profundities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tropes

On the other hand, the film is, in some respects, well-served by eschewing the tropes of a typical coming-of-age-queerly tale. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

But despite tropes that paint our era as one of apathy and distraction, our reporting shows agency – individuals and communities putting aside differences to demand both fairness and the ability to define what matters. — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Even today Guadalajara's most forward-looking designers continue to experiment with these deeply rooted tropes, from the lyrical modulation of their city's radiant light to the proud application of local oficios. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Gacha games far too often fall into the same narrative and gameplay tropes. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

By using two mediums to highlight the warm absurdity of the fairy-tale tropes, Enchanted cheekily celebrates what only animation can do. — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Vedder’s elliptical tales of adolescent trauma were a perfect fit with music that blended classic-rock tropes (especially McCready’s solos) with punk energy, grunge guitar tones and the groove-heavy vibe of early-Nineties alt-rock. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

The cancellation of Not Suitable for Work raises questions about the viability of series that bet on largely unknown young actors and do not follow the conventional YA romantic tropes. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026