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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.—
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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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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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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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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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 31 Mar. 2026.
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