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 What was your role in Thrive’s recent discussions with FIFA, and how does the way that investment idea played out map to the themes of your book? — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 While the judging panel may be different, the theme of the first week is the same as always. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The song — credited to Sophia of KATSEYE — plays during an emotional moment between the movie’s two best friends, which makes the scene shine with themes of connection and loyalty. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 On par with the matcha theme, this formula includes soothing green tea and barrier-supporting ceramide NP to keep dry and sensitive skin happy. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theme

Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme

Noun

That topic is the next to be brought up, thanks to the show’s producer, Tamra Judge.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Another touchstone Jones wants to tackle head-on is AI, the hot button topic of the day.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of topic

Noun

Dario Amodei, co-founder and chief executive officer of Anthropic, later published an essay urging companies to slow down with their improvement of AI models.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Her essays have been featured in the New Yorker, the New York Times magazine, the Paris Review, and Jezebel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of essay

Noun

There are artworks by South African and international artists, while circular shapes throughout the house nod to Zulu design motifs.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
Pony hair printed with different animal patterns has become a recurring motif across the sneaker landscape from 2025 through to now, most prominently appearing at Nike via the Air Force 1 Low with renditions including leopard and cow prints.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of motif

Noun

The paper also obtained a video showing Rodriguez speaking with parents at a baseball field.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Guests including Camille Cottin, Cynthia Erivo and Greta Lee stopped to marvel at a display with photographs and personal papers from Schlumberger, an otherwise private and discrete figure who was part of Paris’ Café Society.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

The Aries Full Moon illuminates your domestic 4th house, bringing a family matter, living situation, or question of emotional security into clearer focus.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Four people with knowledge of the matter, including a diplomatic source, told Reuters that the TPLF had ordered both companies to shut down the networks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of matter

Noun

Makary's time at the agency was defined by scientific disputes, leadership changes and a string of media stories detailing low morale and internal dysfunction among staffers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
There’s a story there, a complicated and disturbing one, but the new Netflix film Unabomber won’t be the one to give it to us.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of story

Noun

The finding resolves a long-running question about the material’s electrical behavior.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
The Aries Full Moon illuminates your domestic 4th house, bringing a family matter, living situation, or question of emotional security into clearer focus.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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