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as in topics
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 articles
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 essays
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 themes
Aida Ashouri, 43, a former deputy city attorney who has also worked as a legal aid and immigration attorney, made civil liberties, immigrant rights, tenant protections and government transparency central themes of her campaign.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
This election largely hewed to many of those same themes.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
This isn’t an easy history to tell since obfuscation, confusion, and deceptive hype are its central themes.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Based on six modalities, spa, holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition – and offering almost 200 different sessions and treatments – the 15 retreat themes include a new one, Ageing Well.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Alamo was a big-screen terror, a narco-cowboy strip-club owner whose nightlife scenes were soundtracked by Hans Zimmer western themes that hinted at a Wild West duel to unfold there in the finale.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Here’s a closer look at how the three themes will shape denim trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Before each showing, attendees are invited to a discussion over dinner that explores the trilogy’s themes of fear, chaos, pain, justice, sacrifice and what ultimately personifies the good life.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Focusing on such themes as fashion, gastronomy, design, fragrance, and jewelry, visitors at The Shed are invited this week to experience French luxury as an evolving force that continues to inspire connection, innovation, and shared imagination.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
This election largely hewed to many of those same themes.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
This isn’t an easy history to tell since obfuscation, confusion, and deceptive hype are its central themes.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Based on six modalities, spa, holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition – and offering almost 200 different sessions and treatments – the 15 retreat themes include a new one, Ageing Well.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Alamo was a big-screen terror, a narco-cowboy strip-club owner whose nightlife scenes were soundtracked by Hans Zimmer western themes that hinted at a Wild West duel to unfold there in the finale.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Here’s a closer look at how the three themes will shape denim trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Before each showing, attendees are invited to a discussion over dinner that explores the trilogy’s themes of fear, chaos, pain, justice, sacrifice and what ultimately personifies the good life.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Focusing on such themes as fashion, gastronomy, design, fragrance, and jewelry, visitors at The Shed are invited this week to experience French luxury as an evolving force that continues to inspire connection, innovation, and shared imagination.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Thanks to its longstanding relationships, the hotel can arrange for an array of unique experiences in the city and throughout Tuscany, covering topics from food and wine to fashion, art, history, and perfume.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That economic reality has shaped how many NBA figures approach politically sensitive topics involving China.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The articles included allegations of abuse of office, bribery and misuse of taxpayer funds, but Paxton was later acquitted by the Texas Senate.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Her essays and criticism have appeared in the New York Times, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, Esquire, The New Republic, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Stacy Arp, an Oak Forest Police Department dispatcher who helped gather the applications and essays, said most members of the Oak Forest Police Association voted for the two students.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The heels are crafted in a delicate rose Jimmy Choo lace, and are defined by romantic floral motifs throughout that are also layered over a sheer base.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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While the Sagrada Familia is his most famous work, Gaudi is well known for Park Güell, completed between 1900 and 1913, which features many of his iconic motifs, Casa Batlló, and the apartment building Casa Milà, which is mimics a wave.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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With her father’s trade closed to her, Enda steals her brother’s immigration papers, sews her savings into the lining of her jacket, and sets sail for Canada.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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To make matters worse, officials said that they are not being adopted fast enough.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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This is why wind speed matters so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The Logistics Managers’ Index for April was at the root of many bearish stories.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Participants described a strong demand for stories rooted in care, emotional safety, dignity, joy, support, healing, stability, and full humanity.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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