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
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the thematic development in the story
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An alternative approach is thematic.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Ironically, Cole has long been undervalued in rap sabermetrics, with critics picking at his production choices, songwriting and thematic ideas.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
But thematic incisiveness has not proven to be her strong suit nor something her heart is in.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Although Turning Point’s show was intended to offer a radical contrast, the many thematic convergences only strengthened that argument.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Ironically, Cole has long been undervalued in rap sabermetrics, with critics picking at his production choices, songwriting and thematic ideas.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
But thematic incisiveness has not proven to be her strong suit nor something her heart is in.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Although Turning Point’s show was intended to offer a radical contrast, the many thematic convergences only strengthened that argument.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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 12 Feb. 2026.
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