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a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
the motif of mute figures standing in lonely isolation is a recurrent one in the artist's works
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Recent Examples of motif
Butterfly motifs also ran rampant at the festival, which featured performances by Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Tyga, and global DJ Uncle Waffles, and more.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
After a consultation to discuss a client’s vision, including portrait references, motifs and/or themes, Amedeo’s team will create a sketch for approval.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The motif could just be a harmonious combination of elements.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren debuted Patchwork Americana, a collection that reimagines the heritage brand’s iconic patchwork motif, exclusively at Neiman Marcus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
After a consultation to discuss a client’s vision, including portrait references, motifs and/or themes, Amedeo’s team will create a sketch for approval.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The motif could just be a harmonious combination of elements.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren debuted Patchwork Americana, a collection that reimagines the heritage brand’s iconic patchwork motif, exclusively at Neiman Marcus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motif
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Things might heat up for you mid-month when Jupiter in Gemini squares the North Node in Pisces on May 18, echoing themes that began back in December 2024 around expansion, fate, and trusting your life’s direction.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Here, The Athletic’s writers unpack some key themes that helped Slot’s side clinch the title.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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After the robot collects its detailed visual and spectral imagery, Jiang says, a customized AI model compares it to a data bank to spot patterns known to be indicators of existing disease or vulnerability, allowing a farmer to concentrate prevention or treatment efforts on a particular location.—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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About halfway through the 2020s, there are now enough songs that have managed this to suggest an ongoing pattern, one that may even be accelerating.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Promotion had been the hot topic of conversation for days in North Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Max's second season of Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal, which premiered this past Sunday, is also centered around the topic.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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To accompany the re-release, a new international poster has been unveiled, presenting a fresh design that aim to honour the timeless image of the Tramp.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Slate’s design is pretty straightforward for an EV.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Why does financial literacy matter to Central Florida?—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The question is: which horse will add its name to the history books on Saturday? 2025 contenders Every jockey, every owner and every trainer wants the chance to win the Kentucky Derby but only one of this year’s 19 horses will do it.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Don’t try and lead me in a direction with your questions.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Motif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motif. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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