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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
this dance piece deals with the timeless themes of birth and death
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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise
please write a one page theme on the main character of this book
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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
the magazine will award a scholarship to the student who writes the best theme on the concept of personal freedom
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Recent Examples of theme
Also, one of the big themes of Homeric scholarship over the past few decades has been the flexibility of the narrative perspectives in the original poems and the subtlety of the narrative shifts.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Stile Libero High Jewelry Coinciding with the exhibition, Pomellato introduced Stile Libero, a new high jewelry collection featuring more than 60 one-of-a-kind creations organized into three themes—Visionary Colors, Magnetic Gold and Hypnotic Shadows.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
For that game as well, Norwegian fans came out in droves — with many leaning all the way into the Viking theme.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Fitting with the theme of the album, This Is Lorelei is heading out on a summer tour with support from Bleachers, @, and Colin Miller.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Stile Libero High Jewelry Coinciding with the exhibition, Pomellato introduced Stile Libero, a new high jewelry collection featuring more than 60 one-of-a-kind creations organized into three themes—Visionary Colors, Magnetic Gold and Hypnotic Shadows.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
For that game as well, Norwegian fans came out in droves — with many leaning all the way into the Viking theme.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Fitting with the theme of the album, This Is Lorelei is heading out on a summer tour with support from Bleachers, @, and Colin Miller.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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One 2022 article published in the Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy journal predicted oropharyngeal cancer would be among the most common cancers in men by 2045.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Here the essay turns practical, almost tender in its specificity.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The platform can be used across a variety of content types, including blog posts, website copy, marketing materials, articles, emails, and essays.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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An extra set of tongues allows the wearer a choice of gold or black, and both carry the blue stitching motif signature to Bonito’s sneakers.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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While Washington’s coalition of supporters inspired Obama’s approach to politics, Washington’s iconic sunrise beam motif — a common feature on political buttons — also influenced Obama’s iconic presidential campaign logo.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Each is 72+ pages long and features an exceptional design printed on premium paper.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Then Manhattan workers threw bits of paper—ticker tape—like wedding confetti from office building windows as the parade passed below them.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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And while the White House got to work immediately on the Knicks visiting, the Seahawks visit is apparently another matter.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The report comes as the rupiah sits at a record low versus the dollar, with questions about the country’s fiscal health rampant and trouble with capital outflows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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