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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
Canal Convergence — the giant outdoor art festival at the Scottsdale Waterfront — will be back for 2025 with a theme that's sure to be showstopping.
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Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
The score was composed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with James Everingham.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 July 2025
With the purchase of a special theme ticket, fans received a special bobblehead in the likeness of none other than Perez, complete with a classic Superman pose and costume.
—Maddie Hartley
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Anders Engström, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers, and the musical score is co-produced by James Everingham and Hans Zimmer, who wrote the show’s theme music.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 July 2025
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Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
The score was composed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with James Everingham.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 July 2025
With the purchase of a special theme ticket, fans received a special bobblehead in the likeness of none other than Perez, complete with a classic Superman pose and costume.
—Maddie Hartley
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Anders Engström, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers, and the musical score is co-produced by James Everingham and Hans Zimmer, who wrote the show’s theme music.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This article was originally published in July 2024 and was most recently updated on July 8, 2025 with current information.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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Note: This is an evolving situation, and the list of Dolly's locations may change after the publication of this article, as more locations are expected to open.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Other members of the Murtaugh family included dad Jimmy Murtaugh, played by Levy, 78, plus Carmen Electra, Shawn Roberts, Jaime King and Robbie Amell, among others Stoner opened up about their sexuality in a candid first-person essay published in Teen Vogue in 2018.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Plus, blue books do little to prevent AI misuse on homework, group projects or take-home essays.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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The train also offers a dedicated Wellness Suite, decorated by painter and printmaker Sarah Woods with a calming beach motif.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $11.99 Flaunting over 3,000 hearts on Urban Outfitters’ site, this shower curtain is a hot commodity because of its ability to harness multiple interior design trends at once: including food motifs, gingham patterns, and all things pink.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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The two trips took 14 to 18 hours longer, on average, than the other journeys the gull took during the week-long tracking period, according to the paper.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Seniors and disabled persons likely make up the lion’s share of the nearly half a million Americans still receiving paper Social Security checks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Every one of the strikeouts Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam hurls matters.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Reuters reported in September that Samsung had instructed its subsidiaries worldwide to cut 30% of staff in some divisions, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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For beautiful views of the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam, head to this greenspace with a scenic 1.3-mile trail along the waterfront with interpretive displays sharing stories about Florence’s history.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Instead of museum stories, this is a living legacy of knowledge that needs to be shared with the human family.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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When the latter walked out for batting practice on Saturday, McGriff had a question for Jensen, as Anne Rogers of Royals.com noted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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