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 addition to the Groundhog Day theme, this year's Marche will highlight the city's music, with timed performances as opposed to the open community stage of years past.
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Dion encouraged Smith to sing along to the Titanic theme.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
This year’s theme encompasses to origins of NYC Pride, dating back to the pivotal Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, followed by the first ever Pride March in June 1970.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The differences between the two versions are subtle but significant, emphasizing themes that were central to Niebuhr’s thought.
—Scott Paeth, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Dion encouraged Smith to sing along to the Titanic theme.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
This year’s theme encompasses to origins of NYC Pride, dating back to the pivotal Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, followed by the first ever Pride March in June 1970.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The differences between the two versions are subtle but significant, emphasizing themes that were central to Niebuhr’s thought.
—Scott Paeth, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Basic training in granular but powerful topics like these can make a big difference.—
Arturo Garcia,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her interests extend to topics such as human evolution, psychology, and quirky animal stories.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Drew Thorpe joined the Chicago White Sox organization last spring after being acquired as a key part of the trade that sent pitcher Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Related article Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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In September 2022, O'Donnell penned an emotional essay for PEOPLE and opened up about Clay's autism diagnosis for the first time.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the essay, the 37-year-old recalled how Trachtenberg was often bullied by their peers, with kids mocking her for her role in Harriet the Spy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Oak doors in a guest bath, and throughout the house, feature a lacquered motif inspired by Native American patterns.—
Michael James Gardner,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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For the business meeting, Queen Letizia wore a suit in a shade of black with a faint white pinstripe motif.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Eads’ adult daughter told deputies that the mom of four filed to divorce Bryant, but Bryant refused to sign the papers, according to an affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reporting from WESH.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to the court records, the plaintiff's lawyers still have to serve legal papers on Donald Trump's parent company, the Trump Organization.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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That duo of assault allegations led to Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey’s office opening its own probe into the matters.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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Columbia University has agreed to meet most of the demands the Trump administration presented it last week in a simmering dispute about how the university has responded to campus protests along with other matters involving campus operations.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
1 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 celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There can be no question that this group is competing for one another, in a way that the Canucks too often didn’t earlier this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For forward-thinking business leaders, adopting a digital mailroom is no longer a question.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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