1
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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2
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
In theme with the brand, the lobby is also a laptop-toting, coffee-to-cocktails all day scene.
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Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
The industrial conglomerate has decent exposure to secular growth themes with its aerospace and data center businesses.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Changes there will include a fresh beach theme with modern colors and age-appropriate structures for children.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
That cold reality is one theme at Wings of Honor Museum at the former Walnut Ridge Army Air Field.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2025
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Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
The industrial conglomerate has decent exposure to secular growth themes with its aerospace and data center businesses.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Changes there will include a fresh beach theme with modern colors and age-appropriate structures for children.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
That cold reality is one theme at Wings of Honor Museum at the former Walnut Ridge Army Air Field.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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These are similar to the topics the Biden-era FAA was looking at last year.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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With athletes still waiting for their paydays, the topic remains a core issue.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Tara Copp, Dan Lamothe and Noah Robertson of The Washington Post.—
ALEX HORTON AND DAVID OVALLE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Further underscoring the work is a collection of accompanying essays authored by various experts.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind that admissions officers read thousands of essays every admissions cycle; differentiating your essay from others’ will require you to articulate what specifically distinguishes you.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a somewhat desultory Virginia childhood, fishing with my father was a recurring motif.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 Aug. 2025
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Raven motifs crept into the production design at every turn: Nevermore Academy’s front gates, Principal Weems’ office, roof tiles that resembled feathers, and the school’s mascot.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cover with another sheet of paper to help retain moisture and prevent shriveling of the fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s branch in Scranton, Pa., have found new subjects in the offshoot, still set in the world of paper: the eclectic staff of The Truth Teller, a historic Midwestern newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, well past its glory days.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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De Haan listed a few that could impact oil prices: Could a breakthrough in U.S.-Russia talks this week matter to prices?—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The report offers no solutions or consolations on the matter.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 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 celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Share stories of lateral moves in company updates—not as policy footnotes but as real growth journeys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With agents, users don’t have to worry about asking dumb questions, or repeating the same question several times.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ingrid Walker-Henry, president of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, asked several questions about contractor oversight of the project during the July 31 meeting.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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