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trope

noun
/troʊp/

Meaning

A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.

Example Sentences

The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.

Synonyms

cliché, motif, theme, convention, stereotype

Antonyms

originality, uniqueness

Collocations

common trope, literary trope, narrative trope, movie trope

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