THEME Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

theme

noun

ˈthēm

Definition of theme

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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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 But Fortune, who serves on the Hartford school board, surprised some insiders by collecting the signatures in a theme that has endured for years for her and others as women of color. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 The president’s campaign-style address mixed patriotic themes with warnings about domestic and foreign threats. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 5 July 2026 Many rotating exhibitions with a variety of themes have been displayed through the years; the school program was redesigned for the new museum, and events such as the vintage and yard sales evolved as circumstances shifted. — Katharina Woodman, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Dealing with grief and fitting in as an immigrant is hard for Devi, and are important themes for the here and now. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for theme

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Noun

Comment Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
Later the internet would help Lillard stay informed and learn about all sorts of topics, including her disease, which paralyzed her from the neck down.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of topic

Noun

This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.

— Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Lasser joked in a 1976 article in The Times that her role as Mary Hartman might merit identification beyond being Woody Allen’s ex-wife.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of article

Noun

Circular motifs carved into the doors are reminiscent of the portholes of luxury ocean liners that once docked nearby on the Hudson River.

— Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Both motifs also appear in Shakespeare’s play, but were not understood clearly until the painting, like a missing puzzle piece, helped connect the dots.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of motif

Noun

Then again, the paper was published in Nature, one of the world’s most authoritative and influential scientific journals.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
New Justice Department letters and FEMA grant conditions demand citizenship checks, paper ballots and audits, prompting urgent logistical questions for election officials and raising fears of federal overreach into traditionally state-run voting.

— Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

Few fans walk to game Though traffic has generally been better around the stadium since the last time Argentina was in town, some fans are still taking matters into their own hands, seen walking along the road two hours leading up to kickoff.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Oman on Saturday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional developments, a source familiar with the matter told CNN Friday.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of matter

Noun

Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Hawthorne recounted a story about the day he was drafted, when new Steelers teammate Joe Greene came to his family’s door.

— Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026

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