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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
Kilmer’s role ties closely to the film’s cultural themes.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The series’ ad nauseam repetition, its pat dialogue laying bare its themes and episode titles reaffirming those ideas, feel like a desperate, and ultimately failed, attempt to prove to us — or maybe to itself — that Imperfect Women actually has something enlightening to say.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Set against the backdrop of the city’s recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the film traces the two women’s gradual reconciliation through their father’s photographs, exploring themes of loss, identity and the Filipino diaspora.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The 52-year-old restaurant pairs its Gold Rush-era themes with a deeply hearty brunch.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite movies of all time is California Suite, a gem of a Neil Simon film with witty dialogue, an incredible cast, and themes that are as relevant as ever.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Star Tours is a Star Wars-themes motion simulator ride.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The themes of a woman overcoming adversity and the unwanted attention from men of privilege and power sadly resonate now just as much as when the novel was published in 1979 and when the drama was shown on Channel 4 in January 1985.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The two most common themes for Easter decorations are bunnies and eggs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The series’ ad nauseam repetition, its pat dialogue laying bare its themes and episode titles reaffirming those ideas, feel like a desperate, and ultimately failed, attempt to prove to us — or maybe to itself — that Imperfect Women actually has something enlightening to say.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Set against the backdrop of the city’s recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the film traces the two women’s gradual reconciliation through their father’s photographs, exploring themes of loss, identity and the Filipino diaspora.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The 52-year-old restaurant pairs its Gold Rush-era themes with a deeply hearty brunch.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite movies of all time is California Suite, a gem of a Neil Simon film with witty dialogue, an incredible cast, and themes that are as relevant as ever.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Star Tours is a Star Wars-themes motion simulator ride.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The themes of a woman overcoming adversity and the unwanted attention from men of privilege and power sadly resonate now just as much as when the novel was published in 1979 and when the drama was shown on Channel 4 in January 1985.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The two most common themes for Easter decorations are bunnies and eggs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Your intimate 8th house is the focus of Mercury and the Moon’s embrace, inviting candid discussions of vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kelly, who introduced articles of impeachment against now-former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, called for a complete overhaul of the Cabinet-level agency.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The authors found that users who heavily relied on LLMs submitted essays with 50% fewer pronouns, which was representative of the larger shift toward impersonal language that included fewer anecdotes and references to human experiences.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Her essays and criticism have appeared in the New York Times, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, Esquire, The New Republic, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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This soft coral tumbler is covered in delicate designs depicting motifs of women.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prior to the company’s Chapter 11 filing — its second in less than a year — the airline had a fleet of 214 Airbuses, most of them leased, according to court papers.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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It is intended to provide the ability to more efficiently read neural radiance field, or NeRF, papers and translate them into code.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Four counts are related to election wagering, with Kalshi allegedly accepting bets on matters like if Vice President JD Vance will win the 2028 Presidential Election; and if a Democratic candidate will win the 2026 election for Secretary of State of Arizona.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Instead of desultoriness—a common atmosphere in these sorts of stories—the prevailing mood is one of qualified happiness.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kim Hjelmgaard is an investigative journalist covering global stories for USA TODAY, from living rooms to conflict zones.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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From Special Forces to life in Richardson In Richardson, where Paktiawal settled, his family has questions, and the community is scared.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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