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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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2
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 tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.
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Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Its vision is sharp and clever, its humor unexpected, and its handling of themes of mortality and home genuinely moving.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
The pontiff has made an indelible mark on pop culture, with themes of local sports, food and drinks woven into representations of his divine calling.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Transformation at scale The five-song anthology Jules King released took nearly nine years to make and explores themes of freedom, reinvention and self-expression.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
What are your favorite Met Gala themes of the past?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fans of The Help will find some similar themes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Director Steven Spielberg’s film is buoyed by a sense of wonder and remains a sharp contrast with many of the decade’s more cynical cinematic themes.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the fair’s big themes will be showing brands and visitors that embracing sustainability can be cost-effective and — with a little planning — worth the effort.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Its vision is sharp and clever, its humor unexpected, and its handling of themes of mortality and home genuinely moving.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
The pontiff has made an indelible mark on pop culture, with themes of local sports, food and drinks woven into representations of his divine calling.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Transformation at scale The five-song anthology Jules King released took nearly nine years to make and explores themes of freedom, reinvention and self-expression.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
What are your favorite Met Gala themes of the past?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fans of The Help will find some similar themes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Director Steven Spielberg’s film is buoyed by a sense of wonder and remains a sharp contrast with many of the decade’s more cynical cinematic themes.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the fair’s big themes will be showing brands and visitors that embracing sustainability can be cost-effective and — with a little planning — worth the effort.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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With a unique blend of Italian and Jersey influences, Davi shares insights and advice through empowering content and a live touring show addressing topics like dating, family dynamics, financial freedom, and how to be a man in the modern world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Further hearings this year will examine other topics before the commission publishes its final report in December.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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News articles and photos of the casual picnic enamored Americans, transforming their view of the royals as rigid and aristocratic to more down-to-earth.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here at Bauman Rare Books, for instance, is a first edition Runaway Bunny ($32k) spitting distance from a copy of Milton Friedman’s essays ($6500).—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Both have written First Opinion essays on Kennedy’s claims.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
29 Apr. 2026
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It was created for her royal tour of Australia in 1954 and reveals white and yellow wattle blossom motifs to honor her first visit to the country as queen.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fruit motifs are a bright and cheerful way to add a little retro charm to a tablescape or bar cart.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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While the court papers did not specify the nature of those geopolitical events, jet fuel prices have soared in the two months since the start of the war in Iran.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Pistons fans are, understandably, in shambles, but one fan is taking matters into his own hands to punish himself for daring to be a Pistons supporter.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether landlords and towers are following the law matters because towing in Connecticut has disproportionately occurred in low-income areas.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ground zero of all stories of literary fandom begins and ends with Misery, whose characters were immortalized by Kathy Bates and James Caan in the movie adaptation of this psychological thriller.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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During Monday’s meeting, VanTrust Vice President of Development David Rezac showed renderings of the new office building — a 450,000 square foot building that will feature three amenity decks, 6 stories of parking, an outdoor plaza space, and a retreat center with an amphitheater.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Last-minute questions about voting?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Contestants are tested on how their brain works through a series of questions that all have a correct answer but can also lead to a series of wrong answers.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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