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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
What led you to explore the heavy and difficult themes related to relationships and sexuality that the women in Gentle Monster face?
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
Chinese stocks, ETFs and related themes posted some of the biggest rallies in months.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
His music embraces vulnerability, exploring themes of heartbreak and isolation.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2026
At the event, top executives and industry experts addressed hundreds of attendees on a variety of pressing themes — from AI to the evolution of retail to brand-building in an uncertain macroenvironment and more.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.
—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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
Chinese stocks, ETFs and related themes posted some of the biggest rallies in months.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
His music embraces vulnerability, exploring themes of heartbreak and isolation.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2026
At the event, top executives and industry experts addressed hundreds of attendees on a variety of pressing themes — from AI to the evolution of retail to brand-building in an uncertain macroenvironment and more.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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The conservatism that would eventually hobble the daytime soap had its roots in this era, when soap viewers with especially fragile sensibilities had specific conceptions of what topics a soap should cover and made no bones about airing their protests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The full feature slate spans material on topics including the Southport riots, fracking in West Texas, the Rohingya refugee crisis, bride slavery in India, artificial intelligence and the deforestation of Canada’s Boreal Forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Cuba Press, a news agency with six typewriters located in the house of the poet Raúl Rivero, managed to report on the national hangover, as did Habana Press, an agency directed by Joaquín Torres, who dictated his articles over the phone to the exiles running Cubanet and Radio Martí.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is running a series of guest essays this week about mental health in schools.—
Tiffany Gibson,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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In the end, Turn (W)here became largely a book of experimental and lyric essays, some framed as archival documents, passport stamps, and definitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Merging the world of racing with feminine touches for fan merch, racing graphic motifs are paired with puff ink, embroidery, vintage-washed and checkerboard patterns for apparel and accessories.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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In the first inning, a stack of stapled papers from the press box were carried by the gusts into the stands.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Washington required time to finish up a few personal matters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This matters because fermentation reduces bitterness and makes plant compounds, especially polyphenols, more available.—
Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Superhero stories are copaganda; sitcoms sell middle-class norms.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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And then there are the questions about where these pieces are and why?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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