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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 the sun and Venus enter Aquarius, your energy turns inward and romantic themes become more private, inviting you to listen closely to your heart’s desires.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Ragusa Ibla runs with the Baroque theme but feels closer to scenes from a Hans Christian Anderson tale, with pastel-pink houses, little Sicilian puppet theaters, wooden toy shops, and misty views over the Hyblaean mountains from the old town’s swirly, wrought iron balconies.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
In keeping with the stargazing theme, visit the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Compare this to the movies of a decade ago, when such nominees as Hidden Figures, Arrival and The Martian all centered on themes of progress.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Ragusa Ibla runs with the Baroque theme but feels closer to scenes from a Hans Christian Anderson tale, with pastel-pink houses, little Sicilian puppet theaters, wooden toy shops, and misty views over the Hyblaean mountains from the old town’s swirly, wrought iron balconies.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
In keeping with the stargazing theme, visit the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Compare this to the movies of a decade ago, when such nominees as Hidden Figures, Arrival and The Martian all centered on themes of progress.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Each episode features an in-depth interview with a fiction, non-fiction, essay, or poetry writer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Much of what makes his essay convincing is its intellectual modesty, its readiness to say that trying to derive confident predictions of the future from the chaos of what is happening on the streets and in government offices is folly.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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As befits the mountainous setting, this is an excellent time to break out the Fair Isle motif.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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This doesn’t mean everything should match, but weaving in a color, texture, or motif throughout your home creates visual harmony.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The receiver expects to file a plan for distributing funds to creditors sometime during the first half of this year, court papers show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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When trips are constant and suitcases are unpacked and repacked on repeat, having a reliable system matters—something that Kathryn doesn’t take for granted.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the distinction may not be quite so neat, because the record is infused by Jesus, Christian imagery and matters of God to an extent that goes beyond easy symbolism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE'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.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Join our live chats or ask a question in advance.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Business leaders, of course, have their own interests and shareholders to serve, but Democrats can still protect the public interest while giving CEOs a seat at the table to reach pragmatic answers to difficult questions like these.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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