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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 superstar comedian’s Netflix standup comedy specials The Closer (2021) and The Dreamer (2023) included transgender jokes around themes of cancel culture leading to backlash from members of the LGBTQ community and GLAAD, among others.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
The 3,500-square-foot business will include a sand pit and a rotating sensory pit with various themes and sensory materials.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The Vatican had said fighting corruption in the mineral-rich central African country would be one of the themes of Leo’s visit, and the American pope didn’t hold back in addressing Biya and government authorities in his arrival address at the presidential palace.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The series explores themes of identity, accountability and the long reach of choices made across borders.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Indeed, her buttons often distilled big themes.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Experienced together, the mix foregrounds themes of his otherwise enigmatic spirit.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Kurosawa shifts Shakespeare’s plot and the themes just enough, which makes for a fascinating companion and foil.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The production contains mature themes and language.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
The 3,500-square-foot business will include a sand pit and a rotating sensory pit with various themes and sensory materials.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The Vatican had said fighting corruption in the mineral-rich central African country would be one of the themes of Leo’s visit, and the American pope didn’t hold back in addressing Biya and government authorities in his arrival address at the presidential palace.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The series explores themes of identity, accountability and the long reach of choices made across borders.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Indeed, her buttons often distilled big themes.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Experienced together, the mix foregrounds themes of his otherwise enigmatic spirit.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Kurosawa shifts Shakespeare’s plot and the themes just enough, which makes for a fascinating companion and foil.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The production contains mature themes and language.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Privacy and ethics while matching data with locations were hot topics during Friday’s panel discussion on GIS technology and uses.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lai, an outspoken critic of China’s ruling Communist Party who founded the now-defunct newspaper Apple Daily, was convicted in December of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Students in Imam’s classes on the Old and New Testaments do tutorials in his office, reading essays aloud while Imam wears full academic regalia.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Morris curated her image through more than 50 books, as well as many hundreds of essays and quite a few Panorama films.—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 18-karat 5N gold, white ceramic and stainless steel design editions all have a signature deep-blue dial with a sunray finish and Little Prince motifs on the back of their cases.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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To Add Insult to Injury • Some animal motifs that have been slowly building throughout the season get some emphasis here.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s piled high with boxes filled to the ceiling with all kinds of cannabis merchandise and paraphernalia, though mostly rolling papers.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Elkins and Pugh were supposed to go to court Monday to sign the papers, Crystal Brown said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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What does rankle, however, is that that by glossing over such matters, the final film has been mostly stripped of any humanity, good and bad.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fed officials are not entitled to the same special deference in their stewardship of public monies…or in bank regulatory and supervisory policy…or in areas affecting international finance, among other matters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Inside the media center, rows of workstations equipped with laptops and charging points allow reporters to file stories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Filmmakers have used the Civil War as a setting for many decades now, inspiring stories of epic military battles, romantic melodramas, and even satires, from sweeping Best Picture winners like Gone With the Wind (1939) to revisionist Westerns like Django Unchained (2012).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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But his appointment to the role in the first place has raised questions for Starmer and about the vetting process for Mandelson.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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My friend has always been ultra-sensitive, easily offended, misconstruing my questions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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