thematic
adjective
the·mat·ic
thi-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or constituting a theme
2
a
: of or relating to the stem of a word
b
of a vowel
: being the last part of a word stem before an inflectional ending
Examples of thematic in a Sentence
the thematic development in the story
Recent Examples on the Web
Executives want signposts as big as billboards—ideally, a new drama will, in its first five minutes, present viewers with a dead body; a clear, trauma-dependent backstory for the protagonist; and fully articulated narrative and thematic stakes for every plot point to come.
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Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Porter, who is half Japanese, wanted the garden to reflect a little of her mother’s heritage without feeling too obviously thematic or stereotypical.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Contains thematic material, some violence, profanity and smoking.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
This album not only underscores Residente’s commitment to musical and thematic experimentation but also highlights his role as a visionary in the ever-evolving landscape of the música urbana genre and beyond.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
Zendaya Dresses the Part: The actress is known for thematic dressing to promote her movies.
—Chloe Anello, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
But the video is still a part of rap lore that Metro and Future decided to use as a thematic framework for their project.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
The garden opened in 1939 and sits among the red rocks of the Papago Buttes, with five thematic trails that visitors can explore, with incredible cacti and desert wildflowers to discover along the way.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Upon sharing the title track, Khan referred to it as the thematic core of the album.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Porter, who is half Japanese, wanted the garden to reflect a little of her mother’s heritage without feeling too obviously thematic or stereotypical.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Contains thematic material, some violence, profanity and smoking.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
This album not only underscores Residente’s commitment to musical and thematic experimentation but also highlights his role as a visionary in the ever-evolving landscape of the música urbana genre and beyond.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
Zendaya Dresses the Part: The actress is known for thematic dressing to promote her movies.
—Chloe Anello, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
But the video is still a part of rap lore that Metro and Future decided to use as a thematic framework for their project.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
The garden opened in 1939 and sits among the red rocks of the Papago Buttes, with five thematic trails that visitors can explore, with incredible cacti and desert wildflowers to discover along the way.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Upon sharing the title track, Khan referred to it as the thematic core of the album.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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