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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
Meyer-Harley’s son has already begun working through his reading list, starting with by Madeleine L’Engle—a classic that has faced multiple challenges over the years due to its themes of magic and religion.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In the interview below, Cahn dives deeper into her process for creating The Diplomat and weighs in on some of the biggest Season 3 themes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Because of that, redistricting was among the biggest themes speakers hit on, in addition to free speech and immigration.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Blending fictional stories with real historical figures and events, the show captures the promise and pain of the American dream, exploring themes of race, class and identity that continue to resonate decades later.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The exhibition featured paintings from 2007 to the present on the themes of love, loss, hope and grief.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The cast brought deeply personal perspectives to the film’s themes of loneliness and displacement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
But longer term, and as the economy improves, Solstice should benefit from becoming an independent company and stand out within its industry due to its exposure to strong themes.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In the interview below, Cahn dives deeper into her process for creating The Diplomat and weighs in on some of the biggest Season 3 themes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Because of that, redistricting was among the biggest themes speakers hit on, in addition to free speech and immigration.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Blending fictional stories with real historical figures and events, the show captures the promise and pain of the American dream, exploring themes of race, class and identity that continue to resonate decades later.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The exhibition featured paintings from 2007 to the present on the themes of love, loss, hope and grief.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The cast brought deeply personal perspectives to the film’s themes of loneliness and displacement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
But longer term, and as the economy improves, Solstice should benefit from becoming an independent company and stand out within its industry due to its exposure to strong themes.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The forum’s dozen sessions span topics including variety formats, IP development and AI applications.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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What happens when those chatbots write articles themselves and those articles are then cited by the chatbots?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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And when, a younger generation comes up that has spent their school years using AI to help with their studying and help write their college essays or whatever, are those folks going to be much more comfortable with this kind of thing?—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jordan himself wrote a forward, which is followed by essays for the introduction and each section.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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In Ragtime‘s most impressive achievement, those three groups (and their musical motifs and dance choreographies) are introduced in the astonishing opening number, separately at first but then blending together as if to illustrate the cauldron that was and is New York City.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to the papers, de Lesseps had only provided documentation from five meetings despite being ordered to go to two per week.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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When reached for comment, representatives from Glass Lewis and ISS directed Fortune to their respective proxy papers on Tesla.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The district court shall hear and determine such matters immediately after the filing of such application.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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That firm typically handles routine matters for the district but is also listed in court documents as representing the district in the book removal case.—
Ann Schimke,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those stories kept the massive, icy North American territory in his mind until this year.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Patience will be afforded from all sides, yet the danger is that the longer Elliott goes without playing, the more questions will be asked about the decision to sign him and the further away the threshold will seem for his move to become a permanent one.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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This has raised questions about whether the huge tax incentives and infrastructure investments these sites demand from state and municipal governments (such as power stations, transmission lines, water supply upgrades, and roads) will pay off for local communities.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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