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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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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
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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
All these themes had been in my head for a long time.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2025
Cute Car Decor Ideas As with any room in your home, the first step in transforming your car’s interior into a chic and functional haven is deciding on the theme or style.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
On Saturday, the new pope underscored themes emphasized by Pope Francis: popular piety, care for the poor and courageous engagement with the world — of course, the need to respond to the digital revolution.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
What’s on the table While both sides have kept the official agenda vague, expectations are coalescing around a few core themes: tariff deescalation, supply chain stabilization, investment and market access, and technological policy.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2025
Cute Car Decor Ideas As with any room in your home, the first step in transforming your car’s interior into a chic and functional haven is deciding on the theme or style.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
On Saturday, the new pope underscored themes emphasized by Pope Francis: popular piety, care for the poor and courageous engagement with the world — of course, the need to respond to the digital revolution.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
What’s on the table While both sides have kept the official agenda vague, expectations are coalescing around a few core themes: tariff deescalation, supply chain stabilization, investment and market access, and technological policy.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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August grief, September suicide prevention, October stress, November anxiety and December anger—a full calendar year of mental health topics.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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This article and the headline were updated after Trump formally announced Pirro's selection on Truth Social.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Loading your audio article The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced its James Beard Awards book and media nominees, which include Chicago native Ashok Selvam, regional editor for Eater Midwest.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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After Susy died suddenly in 1896, Twain wrote an essay, quoted at length by Chernow, about the sick trickery of the Almighty.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Many experienced screen lags and error messages, struggled to finish and save essays and complained of multiple-choice questions that were worded improperly and included typos.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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The collection comes in 17 solid colorways and eight patterns, which include small and large floral motifs, as well as stripes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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Beneath the blazer, Kate continued her olive color motif with a cashmere sweater by Johnstons of Elgin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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While a lot of the team’s success will derive from how well quarterback Carson Beck performs in 2025, the cast around him getting better on paper certainly helps.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Their schedule late in the season is favorable on paper, at least, outside their season finale against the Bills.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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While compensation matters, the strongest driver of engagement is a sense of belonging and purpose at work.—
Nikhil Arora,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Drug stocks — Drugmakers slid after Politico reported that President Donald Trump was looking at a a Medicare pricing plan that would cut drug costs, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Despite the fallout, Owens remains firm in her belief that Ye’s story has been misrepresented and his mental health unfairly weaponized.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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This story contains details from the season 2 opener of The Walking Dead: Dead City on AMC.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Of course, there are legitimate questions about why Awoniyi was asked, or instructed, to return to the pitch.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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