1
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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2
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
Evangelista is a Filipino American writer-director whose work spans narrative, commercial and documentary filmmaking and traffics in themes of identity, power and love.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
There’s a theme to Lankston’s advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Like the first two seasons, [the showrunner] pulls out the core themes, the feelings, the visuals, and the underlying concepts of the book.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
His work often focuses on themes like healthy relationships, family, and the importance of play.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
There’s a theme to Lankston’s advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Like the first two seasons, [the showrunner] pulls out the core themes, the feelings, the visuals, and the underlying concepts of the book.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
His work often focuses on themes like healthy relationships, family, and the importance of play.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Let your personality shine across topics Don’t worry about hopping the boundaries of your niche.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Bronin’s brains have been one of the most commented upon topic of politics in the past year.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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Founded in 1999, the website publishes reviews of new releases, re-releases, books, and concerts; articles on aspects of the recording business and the classical repertoire; and Hurwitz’s diatribes and panegyrics.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Update, Sunday July 20, 2025: This article has been updated with additional details on Apple’s M5 roll-out.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The publication last year of an essay authored by then-NPR business editor Uri Berliner critical of the network's coverage only reinforced the notion, providing ammunition to NPR's detractors.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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For example, instead of assigning a reading and then asking for a four-page essay on the piece, students could be asked to develop their essay in class while engaging in discussions about key symbolism and receiving peer feedback.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The lounge area gets a stylish refresh, with the House’s iconic Web and Interlocking G motifs splashed in a breezy, seasonal palette.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Related: The Newest Hotel in Osaka, Japan, Is in One of the City's Most Impressive Buildings, With an On-site Onsen and an 11-acre Park Next Door There are subtle peacock-tail motifs throughout the hotel, from the kumiko woodwork headboards to the washi paper in the elevator.—
Amber Gibson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The two trips took 14 to 18 hours longer, on average, than the other journeys the gull took during the week-long tracking period, according to the paper.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Seniors and disabled persons likely make up the lion’s share of the nearly half a million Americans still receiving paper Social Security checks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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After a reported incident of fan harassment against Reese during the Fever and Sky's first game of the season on May 17, the WNBA launched an investigation into the matter.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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When speed and urgency matter, leaders and teams need solutions that reduce noise and enhance focus.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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When the latter walked out for batting practice on Saturday, McGriff had a question for Jensen, as Anne Rogers of Royals.com noted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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