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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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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
And yet, despite being an Oscar-hopeful crowd-pleaser rather than a horror movie, The Green Mile features some of the most upsetting imagery and themes in any King adaptation.
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James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Others could include thematic ETFs, focusing on themes or trends, or leveraged ETFs, with derivatives that amplify profits and losses.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
For the Indian market, Jain says the adaptation taps into universal themes while reflecting familiar social dynamics.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Relationship themes of give and take are under the spotlight for you, Virgo.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Others could include thematic ETFs, focusing on themes or trends, or leveraged ETFs, with derivatives that amplify profits and losses.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
For the Indian market, Jain says the adaptation taps into universal themes while reflecting familiar social dynamics.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Relationship themes of give and take are under the spotlight for you, Virgo.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nir Kshetri does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Lisa Mascaro and Hannah Fingerhut of The Associated Press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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It is baked into how we are taught to write essays, report the news, attend meetings and even dinner parties.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a first-person essay published in Sports Illustrated in 2013, Collins wrote about his sexuality and became the first openly gay player in any of the four major North American men's professional sports leagues.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Color, texture and small details like patterns and sartorial motifs clue the audience further into a character’s interiority.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The economist Ed Leamer, who passed away in February, famously published a paper in 2007 that said residential investment is the best leading indicator of an oncoming recession.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The federal government must stop issuing paper checks in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options—that’s according to an Executive Order signed by President Donald earlier this year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These matters concerning candidate quality are nothing new.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The executives were able to meet with Pope Leo in a private audience that included others, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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As a recent ProPublica story revealed, the promises of the H-2A visa program can be undermined by extreme abuses the workers suffer, mostly by labor contractors.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The dream drive package includes private transfer to The Barn, Napa Valley Car Club's exclusive clubhouse, post-drive drinks and stories and return transfer.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The question isn’t only for the Emmys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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