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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 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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The candidates addressed topics such as affordability and public safety.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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As was the case with many of those other artworks, the creator of this one is the Secret Handshake, a group of anonymous artists who have previously produced objects alluding to Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, among other topics.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Patel has criticized the articles and sued The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick for $250 million but has not specifically denied at least some of the allegations in the two articles.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Students who rely on AI to write essays and solve problems are not learning to think, and that is a long-term risk to California’s workforce and civic life.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Johnson’s spring 2008 collection featured a bevy of the designer’s signature playful prints and motifs, from ruffles and pops of color to polka dots and vibrant tones.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Glass vases with metallic finishes of unnatural blue, green and gold are drowned in palm leaf motifs, ready to be flowered.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Also among those whose cases Yost wants dismissed, according to court papers, is Leo DiSabato’s, a former OSU wrestler and older brother of whistleblower Mike DiSabato.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The suspect, identified in court papers only as RH, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and unlawful possession of a weapon.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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If decertified, the union can no longer represent teachers in salary negotiations or other matters.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Through their discussions, and the essays and stories that they were assigned to write each week, Heidi came to know her students’ pain.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Each day, they are filled with one-dimensional stories of beatings, stabbing and shootings — all sad accounts of a city in decline.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Senate confirmation process could raise questions of experience Hamilton could face pushback in the Senate confirmation process over never having led an emergency management agency, a common stepping stone to becoming administrator of an agency with over 21,000 employees.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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