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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
However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
To emphasize the theme, Snipes tapped parkour athletes Travis Nguyen, Chloe Reynolds and Ramcis Valdez for a campaign which sees the trio scaling scaffolding and high rises in the high-visibility sneakers.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The theme this year is costume art.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The themes in Soul transcend race; instead, the movie highlights universal themes of existence, purpose, mentorship, and humanity.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
To emphasize the theme, Snipes tapped parkour athletes Travis Nguyen, Chloe Reynolds and Ramcis Valdez for a campaign which sees the trio scaling scaffolding and high rises in the high-visibility sneakers.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The theme this year is costume art.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The themes in Soul transcend race; instead, the movie highlights universal themes of existence, purpose, mentorship, and humanity.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 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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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota mother by an immigration agent this month, House Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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In an essay published by the U-T in July, Peters wrote that America needs more progress and less process.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The instructional promise of each episode was a bit, a starting point for discursive, funny, intermittently personal mini-essays that always started in Wilson’s beloved New York, but could and did make their way anywhere.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fashion has long harnessed the symbolism of the horse, a recurring motif for brands including Gucci, Loro Piana, Versace, Dior, Celine and Stella McCartney.—
Gemma A Williams,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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The 6,000-square-foot estate draws heavily on Moroccan design motifs, with the celebrated interior designer Brittny Button bringing in touches like a 13th-century fireplace in the living room and Moroccan fountains along the exterior.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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One paper examining children who received Medicaid benefits in New York City from 2009 to 2015 found no elevated rates of moving for those in gentrifying neighborhoods.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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This batch of flour was found to potentially contain foreign materials, including soft plastic and paper pieces.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dark matter interacts with itself and normal matter only through the gravitational force and nothing else.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, citing an ongoing matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ludwig wrote in an Instagram story sharing the news on Thursday.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The emails released on Friday also show that in October 2012, Musk forwarded questions from Epstein to his cousin, Peter Rive, a SolarCity founder.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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