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as in topic
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 article
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 essay
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 theme
The themes of destiny, redemption, and sacrifice never get old.
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Think black-tie to beach and every niche theme or destination in between.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
On how the Oscars will address the recent L.A. wildfires and the first responders who took them on…
The theme of the show is really collaboration and community.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
This book and American War explore very similar themes—global instability, the cruelty and corruption of the West, dehumanization, war, massacres—but in different genres.
—Hazlitt, 27 Feb. 2025
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Think black-tie to beach and every niche theme or destination in between.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
On how the Oscars will address the recent L.A. wildfires and the first responders who took them on…
The theme of the show is really collaboration and community.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
This book and American War explore very similar themes—global instability, the cruelty and corruption of the West, dehumanization, war, massacres—but in different genres.
—Hazlitt, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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The discussion surrounding the MVP topic between Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokić is huge, with the two seemingly neck and neck as the regular season heads into its final stages.—
Tony Jones,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The class will cover topics including field markings and how to identify local birds.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A Black Lives Matter banner marking the Washington D.C. intersection dubbed in 2020 as Black Live Matter Plaza is being removed.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article The Giants reached agreement with Saints corner Paulson Adebo and Seahawks defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris on Monday to begin their spending on outside free agents in 2025.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her photo essay of the ranching family leaving Chico Basin Ranch was special.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s going to be a book with a collection of essays, all newly commissioned, some of the finest writers, illustrated with stills and photographs from the collection of the BFI as well.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Every detail aligned with the central motif of the rose—even the bag handles were accented with thorns.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Taken together with another of the episode’s major motifs—the essentialistic concept of good vs. evil—this snake stuff raises fascinating ideas that dovetail with the season’s overarching theme of Western characters encountering Eastern spirituality.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Silhouettes spanned flare jeans with center seam details and bustier tops layered a sheer plaid blouse and necktie to men’s paper bag waist jeans and jean shorts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Without proper funding, Prop. 36 is just words on paper.—
Roger Niello,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Austin Cindric's $50,000 penalty is becoming a hot topic in NASCAR as drivers weighed in on the matter after the incident at the Circuit of the Americas where Cindric hooked the right rear of Ty Dillon's car.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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No halfway measure, but Bove still wants to keep his hooks in the fish in case Washington chooses to resume the matter later on (and to make sure that Adams follows their directives).—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Test your knowledge of the major stories driving the news this week with the Fox News Digital News Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Lalami’s writing has often revolved around questions of migration, belonging, and the thin membrane that separates citizen from outsider; The Dream Hotel mines similar themes.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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If the answer to that question is no, then babysitting cannot be allowed.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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