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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
In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Students have focused their work on several personal and global themes – reflecting on everything from memory and domesticity to the environment and identity.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
By April 19, the sun slips into Taurus, bringing your attention to themes of communication, siblings and everyday interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Several new Localish episodes that further explore themes and impacts highlighted in National Geographic’s Secret of the Bees also will be featured.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Two themes ran through Warsh’s answers.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The recurring use of red deepens these themes.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The composer’s electronic-leaning score is built on ambient synths and recurring romantic themes, underscoring the central relationship between rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Conor Storrie).
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Students have focused their work on several personal and global themes – reflecting on everything from memory and domesticity to the environment and identity.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
By April 19, the sun slips into Taurus, bringing your attention to themes of communication, siblings and everyday interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Several new Localish episodes that further explore themes and impacts highlighted in National Geographic’s Secret of the Bees also will be featured.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Two themes ran through Warsh’s answers.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The recurring use of red deepens these themes.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The composer’s electronic-leaning score is built on ambient synths and recurring romantic themes, underscoring the central relationship between rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Conor Storrie).
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nacua was one of several topics McVay addressed during a 30-minute session with reporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Finalizing tweaks and settings, such as enabling AI features and creating knowledge base articles, took several hours, which is about average.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Seven articles and ten amendments follow.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court ruling that banned the use of affirmative action in admissions said colleges could still consider how race has shaped students' lives if applicants share that information in their admissions essays.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court ruling that banned the use of affirmative action in admissions said colleges could still consider how race has shaped students’ lives if applicants share that information in their admissions essays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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These were large, monochromatic canvases featuring roses and other motifs obscured by large X’s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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The launch underscores the growing appeal of zodiac motifs in jewelry.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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No folder of papers could be left blank.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 1916-17, de Sitter published three papers exploring relativity’s possibilities.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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For more than four decades, the Korean immigrant has worked at the shop near Travis Air Force Base, hearing countless stories of loss, sacrifice and heartbreak from military families and service members.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Paxton told stories about running for office for the first time and his 2023 impeachment.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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