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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
The recognition that this would be the last time the festival would be held in Park City, Utah in over 40 years was just one of the themes weighing on the market as buyers considered the 70+ films and episodic series looking for distribution.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
Coldplay and evolving visibility Coldplay was the halftime show headliner in 2016, bringing out Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for a performance built around themes of unity, inclusion and joy.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Since meetings about Elephant Valley began around 2019, the staff worked to touch on themes related to migration and conservation.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The award empowers filmmakers who come from politically challenging contexts or whose work addresses themes such as freedom of expression, displacement, human rights and/or underrepresented communities.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
In pop culture, the representation of gay men has largely been limited to a narrow list of tragic themes and undignified caricatures, Duquette said.
—Ian Kerner 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
As the plot unfolds, the episode tackles heavy themes of trauma and recovery, showcasing the efforts of Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) to support a victim facing their past abuse.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Given the themes of mental illness and its treatments, those who follow meditation may note the allusion to the Blue Sky practice, where thoughts and emotions are seen as passing clouds against the backdrop of a constant, unchanging blue sky that represents the mind.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Shot in Nashville by director Parker Schmidt, the video brings the song’s profound themes to life — exploring childhood friendship, shame, guilt, separation and the complicated truths tied to where Kahan comes from.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
Coldplay and evolving visibility Coldplay was the halftime show headliner in 2016, bringing out Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for a performance built around themes of unity, inclusion and joy.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Since meetings about Elephant Valley began around 2019, the staff worked to touch on themes related to migration and conservation.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The award empowers filmmakers who come from politically challenging contexts or whose work addresses themes such as freedom of expression, displacement, human rights and/or underrepresented communities.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
In pop culture, the representation of gay men has largely been limited to a narrow list of tragic themes and undignified caricatures, Duquette said.
—Ian Kerner 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
As the plot unfolds, the episode tackles heavy themes of trauma and recovery, showcasing the efforts of Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) to support a victim facing their past abuse.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Given the themes of mental illness and its treatments, those who follow meditation may note the allusion to the Blue Sky practice, where thoughts and emotions are seen as passing clouds against the backdrop of a constant, unchanging blue sky that represents the mind.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Shot in Nashville by director Parker Schmidt, the video brings the song’s profound themes to life — exploring childhood friendship, shame, guilt, separation and the complicated truths tied to where Kahan comes from.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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But learning about such fascinating topics required catching these mysterious energized neutrinos in a way never done before, which in turn requires extraordinary equipment, UChicago explained.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In its entirety, the declaration reads like the articles of impeachment Congress should consider today.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Amodei, known for writing lengthy essays about AI’s nature and direction, has portrayed Anthropic as being the AI company focused on safety.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her essays and fiction have been published in Pleiades, The Drum, The Brevity Blog, The Briar Cliff Review, and The Coal Hill Review, among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plus, all pieces are adorned with mid-century style motifs to give everything an extra boost of vintage flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sequence analysis 5′ of the transcriptional site indicated a TATA-less promoter with possible cis-acting motifs that may regulate C3a receptor gene expression.—
Kirstin R.W. Matthews,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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In September, leaders of Rx Kids released research papers evaluating how the program affects economic stability, maternal mental health and birth outcomes in Flint, where roughly a third of the population lives below poverty.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The set includes 21 labels (so there’s no fear of mixing up your wax and parchment papers).—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Courts continue to adjudicate but with growing deference on matters touching the regime’s ideological core.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Advances in technology and social changes move fast and are better understood by younger and middle-aged people, who will be living with the legislative consequences of decisions on these matters for decades to come.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some of the data tells stories of its own.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Testimony is also likely to include emotional stories from those who were in the school that day.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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That New York’s February edition has to dance around a public holiday, usually contending with the Super Bowl (which, this past weekend, poached CFDA chair Thom Browne, who usually closes the February season), has raised questions.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the Monday passage tees up questions about next steps and whether the Senate will take up the House legislation after previously passing its version, the Road to Housing Act.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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