The best replacement for thyme is oregano.

The best alternatives to thyme are rated as following:
★★★★★  oregano
★★★  rosemary
★★★  sage
★★★  dried thyme
★★★  basil
★★  tarragon
★★  fresh thyme
★  marjoram
★  thyme
★  ground thyme
★  dried
★  parsley
★  lemon thyme
★  fresh
★  dry thyme
★  savory
★  dried thyme leaves
★  thyme leaves
  mint
  red thyme
  french thyme
  ground thyme equivalent
  mother of thyme
  white thyme
  woolly thyme
  creeping phlox

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Speaking about thyme, one probably shouldn't forget about sage.

Other search terms related to thyme and their ratings are:
★★★★★ sage
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