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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 summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
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Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 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
To him, the vision seemed right — not in the specific locations activated by various themes but in the sense that our neuroanatomy did seem to parse the world by subject, tangles and folds of neurons lighting up in response to clouds of ideas.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
The final tour on May 30 will be Avon and Simsbury including architectural themes of vernacular farmhouses, Georgian and Federal homes and the classic saltbox home.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
After 50 years, the universal themes that made Carrie a horror masterpiece are getting an update for a new generation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The themes that run through Harry Potter are of love triumphing over hate — of acceptance.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
With lyrics in Bété, French, and English, the album is lush with ceremonial Wihegou melodies played on West African instruments like the kora and djembe, and resonant with themes of heritage, spirituality, and hope.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Kilmer’s role ties closely to the film’s cultural themes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 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
To him, the vision seemed right — not in the specific locations activated by various themes but in the sense that our neuroanatomy did seem to parse the world by subject, tangles and folds of neurons lighting up in response to clouds of ideas.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
The final tour on May 30 will be Avon and Simsbury including architectural themes of vernacular farmhouses, Georgian and Federal homes and the classic saltbox home.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
After 50 years, the universal themes that made Carrie a horror masterpiece are getting an update for a new generation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The themes that run through Harry Potter are of love triumphing over hate — of acceptance.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
With lyrics in Bété, French, and English, the album is lush with ceremonial Wihegou melodies played on West African instruments like the kora and djembe, and resonant with themes of heritage, spirituality, and hope.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Kilmer’s role ties closely to the film’s cultural themes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Poverty Another group of seven lawsuits touched on issues related to poverty along with topics such as funding.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Juliette Arcodia,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Overnight, multiple articles were written based on the social media post that originated from the group chat.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
24 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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Authorities say surveillance footage of the cell showed that the legal papers were neatly stacked and no human excrement lined the cell walls.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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In recent papers, researchers have bootstrapped the Veneziano amplitude, the formula for the scattering of two open strings, as the unique solution that follows from various sets of starting assumptions.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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While the Justice Department settles most tax matters civilly through fines, when prosecutors do charge criminal fraud, their conviction rate is over 90%.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lee Grismer, an evolutionary biologist at La Sierra University, explained why that isolation matters.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 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,
21 Mar. 2026
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That combination — genuine suffering refracted through dark humor, hardship worn lightly — is exactly what American audiences are finding so alluring in Korean stories right now.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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TurboTax from Intuit guides you through each step of the filing process with straightforward questions and access to explainers, videos and bonus tips.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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