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
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Markman is also impressed with the growth Tyler, the Creator’s shown on CHROMAKOPIA, which once again reflects the best of his lush, layered production chops, as well as thematic growth.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The visual shifts mirror thematic contrasts between past and present, imagination and reality.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The songs develop in a sedimentary way that serves the musical’s thematic aims.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The visual shifts mirror thematic contrasts between past and present, imagination and reality.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The songs develop in a sedimentary way that serves the musical’s thematic aims.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thematic
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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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