Synonyms of theme

theme

noun

ˈthēm 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• topic
• motif
• matter
• question
• subject
• content
• idea
• essence
• motive
• issue
• purpose
• problem
• subject matter
• core
• substance
• consideration
• basis
• heart
• fundamental
• bulk
• main
• body
• count
• essential
• staple
• point
• centerpiece
• burden
• argument
• kernel
• nucleus
• sum
• debate
• mass
• pivot
• talking point
• gist
• marrow
• affair
• net
• generality
• keynote
• crux
• pith
• bottom
• essentiality
• purport
• nub
• quick
• grist
• nubbin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aside
• tangent
• excursion
• digression
• parenthesis
• interjection

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• article
• paper
• essay
• story
• composition

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• article
• essay
• paper
• composition
• feature
• thesis
• editorial
• column
• dissertation
• treatise
• commentary
• report
• discussion
• discourse
• study
• review
• causerie
• exposition
• write-up
• tract
• prolegomenon

Examples of theme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Everett: The theme was G, double A, O: Growth Against All Odds. —Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024

The theme of embracing one’s limits and learning to prioritize oneself resonated throughout the panel. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 Oct. 2024

There’s a theme of time travel, as Halsey runs through pop history and imagines herself as a character in every era. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024

Through this symbolism, Hassell explores themes of heritage, identity, and the power of Black women as custodians of culture and history. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024