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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
Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Her letters to her son Theo provide an emotional core, exploring themes of love, legacy, and the personal cost of war.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The production contains mature themes and language.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Through the personal stories of activists and intense courtroom battles, host Brendan Patrick Hughes explores themes of faith, rebellion, and the complexities of confronting injustice, ultimately offering a compelling blueprint for modern activism.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
This was one of the richest themes in the book for me.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Her letters to her son Theo provide an emotional core, exploring themes of love, legacy, and the personal cost of war.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The production contains mature themes and language.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Through the personal stories of activists and intense courtroom battles, host Brendan Patrick Hughes explores themes of faith, rebellion, and the complexities of confronting injustice, ultimately offering a compelling blueprint for modern activism.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
This was one of the richest themes in the book for me.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
Noun
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The articles include a variety of topics centered around City Hall, including the Kansas City Fire Department, housing, development and public safety.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the email, sent to Lucas, Lucas’ chief of staff, then-City Manager Brian Platt and a city spokesperson, Kozakiewicz included a copy of the audit, which reviewed 65 articles and opinion pieces published from June to November 2024.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her essays are written with humor and insight.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 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,
2 Apr. 2026
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These motifs evolve into deeper explorations of aggression and subcultural aesthetics, dedicating space to his film Trash Humpers and the Shadow Fux paintings.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Post-mastectomy pain syndrome is a consequence of that success, according to recent research papers from anesthesiologists at Baylor University in Texas and surgeons in Chicago and New York.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As a permanent resident, Mami could easily travel back and forth between Anaheim and El Cargadero when others had to wait for years for visas or come into el Norte without papers.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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The terms of Chan’s contract are complete, city spokesperson Jennifer Singer wrote in a statement, while noting the city does not comment on personnel matters related to former employees.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first would allow courts in protection from abuse matters and criminal proceedings to order abusers to wear a GPS monitoring device that enables survivors to track their location in real time, even with alerts to law enforcement.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Often, this is a useful guideline, and limits, in general, are very much the friend of the fiction writer, but there are certain stories that benefit from a sense of instability.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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As is common in the policing profession, officers and supervisors sometimes share experiences and stories for a variety of reasons.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The workers check tickets and fares, answer questions and perform other customer service functions, issue citations for violating train rules, attempt to maintain peace, assist operators and track the number of passengers and sort them into different fare categories.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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