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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
As with past years, Mutt Strutt will encourage participants to complete a puzzle with a pet theme while walking their dogs and visiting pet rescue organizations that will be onsite.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Across these distilleries, a few themes recur.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
For Hyosung, the conference theme was well suited to its offerings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Cavender-Wilson has explored a variety of themes in his works.
—Tom Cherveny, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Across these distilleries, a few themes recur.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
For Hyosung, the conference theme was well suited to its offerings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Cavender-Wilson has explored a variety of themes in his works.
—Tom Cherveny, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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At one point, Catherine and I landed on the topic of smugness as an obstacle to creativity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Deidre Johnson,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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What’s more, over the next few months, the ChatGPT users got lazier with each essay, ultimately resorting to copy-and-paste by the end of the study.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In a new First Opinion essay, dietitian Cole Hanson offers a breakdown of the actual evidence.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
22 May 2026
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The motif flowed throughout the black skirt of the gown, which included a long train and bubble-style hem.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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With his contribution, Scott’s Cactus Jack logo replaced the Spotify sponsor at the center of the shirt, appearing in a rough handwritten script alongside his signature scribbled face motif, both printed in Barcelona’s iconic gold, similar to the chest.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The death toll in the incident at a paper mill in Longview on Tuesday is 11, but the remains of three of those people had not yet been recovered by Thursday afternoon.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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White liquor is caustic, authorities said, and is used in the production of paper products.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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That those were the only victories in the team’s last 23 league games of this season will be a concern for the next manager to address, but domestic matters had in effect taken a backseat once Premier League status was assured.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In mid-February, the family and police agreed to dismiss the matter against the father, and the emergency order to take the guns from the father was dissolved.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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But two groups work tirelessly to tell Free Frank’s story — his descendants, spread widely across the country, and a small group of local residents who form the New Philadelphia Association.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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There is no single right answer to the question of how many potatoes grow from one potato; the yield depends on a range of factors, such as the potato variety, the time of planting, the growing conditions, and more.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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