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
To me, that was such a winning theme to weave through this real sticky plot.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The year-long campaign will include special theme nights at Madison Square Garden, fan experiences and alumni appearances.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The core realities of rising earnings into 2026, generous corporate-credit conditions, faith in the AI theme and the market's sturdy trend itself help to explain the indexes' equanimity.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
On Saturday night, after the audience of the Royal Alexandra Theatre roared in a standing ovation for Fraser and his director, Hikari (Beef, 37 Seconds), the star became visibly choked up talking about the themes of Rental Family.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The year-long campaign will include special theme nights at Madison Square Garden, fan experiences and alumni appearances.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The core realities of rising earnings into 2026, generous corporate-credit conditions, faith in the AI theme and the market's sturdy trend itself help to explain the indexes' equanimity.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
On Saturday night, after the audience of the Royal Alexandra Theatre roared in a standing ovation for Fraser and his director, Hikari (Beef, 37 Seconds), the star became visibly choked up talking about the themes of Rental Family.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is yet another example of the administration’s efforts to roll back data collection and dissemination on a wide range of topics.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reporting from the Associated Press contributed to this article.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Data journalist Owen Winter of The Economist recently featured research from Michael Loadenthal, founder of the Prosecution Project, in two articles concluding that there is little left-wing violence relative to violent crime on the Right.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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As an example, Vance called out an essay in The Nation that assails Kirk’s views on women, homosexuality, and affirmative action.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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This horror at effeminacy echoes across Baldwin’s novels and essays.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The motifs are also seen on a travel wardrobe, which includes silk pajamas, T-shirts, hoodies, comfort blankets, sandals, tennis shoes and a diverse range of accessories.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s also a unique Star Cluster motif that is painted onto the passenger side of the dashboard and embroidered into the headrests and door panels.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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The blueprint for victory in Australia looks simple on paper — score big runs, catch all your catches, take 20 wickets per match — but much harder to do in practice; particularly that last bit.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Anyone making the effort to take a print paper and try to bring it up in popularity is worthwhile, both as a documentary subject and as a story.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Griffin released his first opinion on the matter Wednesday stating Rawn's statement reflected sanctuary policy.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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Regaining the base became a topic of bilateral discussion around that time, according to a report from CNN citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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In this book, Harris exposed her vulnerability by sharing stories about how the campaign affected her family, the emotions behind certifying her election results, and recounting her internal thoughts throughout the campaign.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Tesla did not respond to requests for comment on this story.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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There is no question that Green Bay has the talent necessary to win at a high level.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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