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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
Stars leaned into the old-school Hollywood glamor theme, and looked to legends of the hair and makeup world for help.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
In the galvanizing opening of the second Trump administration, voters who wanted to send a message seemed to be gravitating toward Emilia Pérez, whose trans-empowerment themes marked a rebuke of the new president’s policies.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
Ford tucks major ideas and themes into the stunning feature, one that functions both as an intimate exploration of identity and a rallying cry for a new kind of world.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
On the film side, Netflix is billing Frozen Hot Boys as having a similar underdog theme to Mad Unicorn.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
In the galvanizing opening of the second Trump administration, voters who wanted to send a message seemed to be gravitating toward Emilia Pérez, whose trans-empowerment themes marked a rebuke of the new president’s policies.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
Ford tucks major ideas and themes into the stunning feature, one that functions both as an intimate exploration of identity and a rallying cry for a new kind of world.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
On the film side, Netflix is billing Frozen Hot Boys as having a similar underdog theme to Mad Unicorn.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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Ahead of the opening, Landau noted that the team reviewed every aspect of the show to ensure this topic was presented with care.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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With hot-button topics like the rise of AI on the minds of everyone in Hollywood, this concept may seem like a no-brainer — but the idea has actually been percolating for over 20 years with the Aardman Animations team.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Illinois Department of Human Services departments tasked with mental health and substance use would be combined under an executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker, his office announced Friday.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Get the Fox News app here This article was written by Fox News staff.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Devastated by what happened, Shoval decided to pen an open letter to David in the form of a film essay.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Love Stories is a series about love in all its forms, with a new essay each day through the week of Valentine’s Day.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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According to the house, each motif on the dress took 3.5 hours to embroider.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Much of her inspiration comes from French impressionist paintings and her motifs, materials and techniques combine western and eastern influences.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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But that estimate, the paper noted, did not include the myriad adjustments that tariffs would trigger: Consumers may substitute goods or cut demand; businesses may eat the cost or pass it on; other countries may retaliate; and global exchange and interest rates will adjust.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Contrast this with municipal solid waste, which pre-sorted will contain everything from paper to metal to used batteries to discarded cleaning supplies, etc etc etc.—
Rob Day,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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One possibility is finding savings from repealing Biden administration policies on matters like student loans, sources said.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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After enduring his mother’s lies, Kanan assumed control of his life and took matters into his own hands by orchestrating the plan that ended in the deaths of Ronnie and Detective Howard.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reuters This story has been updated with additional information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published February 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So every team needs to encourage its catchers to do lots of challenging — and ask lots of questions.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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