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
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Recent Examples of trope
That meant avoiding a lot of the musical tropes of more conventional stories set during the Atlantic slave trade.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
In a world replete with trite beer pairings, the duo manages to turn old tropes on their head with plenty of panache.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Its satirical take on camp tropes has earned it a dedicated fan base, much like another fan favorite, Troop Beverly Hills.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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We’re often so reduced to one trope, one adjective.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
In a world replete with trite beer pairings, the duo manages to turn old tropes on their head with plenty of panache.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Its satirical take on camp tropes has earned it a dedicated fan base, much like another fan favorite, Troop Beverly Hills.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
We’re often so reduced to one trope, one adjective.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trope
Noun
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Bana embodies Kyle’s suffocating cliches with endearing commitment, his gravelly voice, gentle countenance, and steadfast capability combining to form a recognizable portrait of pride and suffering.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 July 2025
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And in a twist on the typical movie cliches, guess who plays the ditzy character this time?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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Practice creating and communicating narratives that balance today’s truisms with tomorrow’s opportunities.—
Camille Nicita,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Comments Lovers of Little Women must always face some truisms — Beth will die; Jo will reject Laurie and choose the professor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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“Trope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trope. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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