1
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
Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Those are universal important themes to be exploring.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
One worked with a Muslim advocacy group contesting LGBTQ themes in school textbooks.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Shot in Germany and Montevideo, the film examines themes of accessibility, artistic expression and maternal identity.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The production — performed in French by a Senegalese cast — explores themes of colonial dominance, language, and identity, resonating for many in the west African country after years of French colonial rule and the marginalization of local languages such as Wolof.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
TikTok said in its transparency report covering January through March 2025 that roughly 30% of the content removed from the platform because of a policy violation was taken down due to sensitive and mature themes.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Swift’s version adopts a more menacing tone, amplifying themes of manipulation, profit and loyalty in the context of the music industry.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Those themes run through all the music.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Those are universal important themes to be exploring.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
One worked with a Muslim advocacy group contesting LGBTQ themes in school textbooks.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Shot in Germany and Montevideo, the film examines themes of accessibility, artistic expression and maternal identity.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The production — performed in French by a Senegalese cast — explores themes of colonial dominance, language, and identity, resonating for many in the west African country after years of French colonial rule and the marginalization of local languages such as Wolof.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
TikTok said in its transparency report covering January through March 2025 that roughly 30% of the content removed from the platform because of a policy violation was taken down due to sensitive and mature themes.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Swift’s version adopts a more menacing tone, amplifying themes of manipulation, profit and loyalty in the context of the music industry.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Those themes run through all the music.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
Noun
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What's your process for discovering which types of topics or stories will appeal to our search audience?—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The result is a collection of songs that are immediately engrossing and among the most affecting of Swift’s career, while also focusing on topics like Hamlet and suburban bliss.—
Liz Schubauer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without granting anonymity, articles such as this one could not exist.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Through rigorous policies, editorial standards, user privacy protections, and transparent processes, nearly 260,000 volunteers have created over 65 million articles in 300 languages.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the critical texts and curatorial essays reprinted here, Enwezor repeatedly engaged with artists who were on their own conscious or unconscious quests for identities that could not be reduced to their appearances or to the way their lives had been historicized.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her early essays, written through a Marxian lens, proclaimed revolutionary socialism as justice’s true path.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plants and natural forms are not afterthoughts, but recurring motifs.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Derrick Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; David Shrigley featured wit and humor through banana motifs and Hattie Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lately, some intriguing research papers have tackled this problem — a reminder that there may still be some fundamental breakthroughs that could upend the industry.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many of these papers included advertisements and charged a subscription fee.—
Joshua Finnell,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC's Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are questions about Towns, who is a very potent offensive threat but hasn't lived up to his potential defensively.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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