Synonyms of themes

themes

noun

plural of theme

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• topics
• motifs
• matters
• questions
• subjects
• contents
• ideas
• motives
• essences
• issues
• problems
• purposes
• considerations
• substances
• subject matters
• hearts
• counts
• cores
• fundamentals
• masses
• points
• bases
• bodies
• staples
• kernels
• arguments
• essentials
• burdens
• generalities
• pivots
• debates
• nuclei
• talking points
• sums
• mains
• affairs
• centerpieces
• nets
• keynotes
• bulks
• gists
• piths
• essentialities
• cruxes
• purports
• grists
• bottoms
• nubs
• marrows
• quicks
• nubbins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excursions
• parentheses
• tangents
• digressions
• asides
• interjections

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• articles
• papers
• stories
• essays
• compositions

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• articles
• essays
• papers
• compositions
• features
• columns
• commentaries
• editorials
• reports
• dissertations
• treatises
• theses
• discourses
• studies
• discussions
• write-ups
• causeries
• reviews
• expositions
• tracts
• prolegomena

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of themes

But instead of gossiping about who’s dating whom, collaborators batted around their pasts and infused the darkly comedic anthology series with themes of samsara and the Jungian Shadow. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil, fans of the genre should be drawn to its themes and gameplay mechanics. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

And blatantly anti-colonialist themes that probe how a child can reckon with their parents’ bloody legacy. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Those themes of isolation and emotional suppression became the foundation for Brand New Day, shaping Tom Holland‘s performance and the film’s most intimate moments. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

In this year’s Locarno Pro panel discussions and keynotes, what are some of the key overarching themes? — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Shows like Ally McBeal and Desperate Housewives introduced hour-long shows into the Comedy Series mix, while pay cable pushed the envelope on darker themes on shows like Nurse Jackie and United States of Tara. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

This reflects an important evolutionary step for Elfman's maturity as an artist, mirroring some of the movie’s main themes. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Mystery and the fear of the unknown are themes that characterize your work. — Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026