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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 game explores family dynamics, particularly the strained relationship between Venba and her son, Kavin, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the challenges of being a first-generation immigrant.
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
During the 2024 European Parliament elections, the burden on businesses became a major theme.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adolescence could not have picked three themes more central to the zeitgeist - and more global in their reach.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The theme plays out over longer time horizons, too.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
During the 2024 European Parliament elections, the burden on businesses became a major theme.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adolescence could not have picked three themes more central to the zeitgeist - and more global in their reach.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The theme plays out over longer time horizons, too.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theme
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Arcadia Earth has been a proponent of the sustainability conversations around fashion, with a pop-up in Soho, New York City amid the pandemic, that became a hub for productive talks with circularity around fashion being the topic of choice.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Based on the definition and example provided, write a sentence using today’s Word of the Day and share it as a comment on this article.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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OneNote's clipper can grab an entire website, a portion of a website, or just the content of an article.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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In his dozens of novels, plays and essays, Vargas Llosa told stories from various viewpoints and experimented with form, moving back and forth in time and switching narrators.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The etymology of the word is interesting and pertinent to this essay and its intentions.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another motif of this season is how many of these directors’ later films are not readily available.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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That space wraps around to a fireside den with a desk and a window seat, plus a dining area that has a buffet topped with custom leaded-glass panels sporting a butterfly and hummingbird motif.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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Liman set a briefing schedule with the papers going back and forth until July 29.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to a new paper published in the journal Current Biology, the observational data is the first evidence of the sharing of alcoholic foods among nonhuman great apes in the wild.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Not to reopen wounds, but to remind Cambodians why justice, democracy and dignity matter.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The attorney, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the firms provided no reason for their decision.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Then, after young mothers and children who had just arrived shared their stories, the Holy Father returned to the sister who had been mentioned before.—
Mireya Villarreal,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The question looming on many minds around the world following the death of Pope Francis on Monday is who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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