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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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Every three years, the nation’s cutting-edge designers, artists and architects convene at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York for its triennial to interpret the creative and cultural themes of contemporary life—always with magnificent, eye-catching surprises.
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Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
More to Read Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of ‘The Love Boat’ theme, dies at 86
Oct. 24, 2024
Pharrell Williams’ biopic is a Lego movie.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Commitment to Accessibility Accessibility is another important theme for the festival, which welcomes food lovers from all walks of life.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Slavery and the threat of climate change were major themes for representatives of the 56 countries in the group, most with roots in Britain’s empire, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that began in the Pacific Islands nation on Monday.
—Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
More to Read Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of ‘The Love Boat’ theme, dies at 86
Oct. 24, 2024
Pharrell Williams’ biopic is a Lego movie.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Commitment to Accessibility Accessibility is another important theme for the festival, which welcomes food lovers from all walks of life.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Slavery and the threat of climate change were major themes for representatives of the 56 countries in the group, most with roots in Britain’s empire, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that began in the Pacific Islands nation on Monday.
—Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.Bill Bowden, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Board will be able to consider the topic at its next meeting on Nov. 4.Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article The Orange Line operator was directed to take the train out of service because of an issue elsewhere in the system, and was emptying the railcars of passengers.Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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This article has been updated with comment from ACLU's Rita Bettis Austen, further comment from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and a link to the ruling.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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His first book of original essays, published by Simon & Schuster, will be released in 2026.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most of the essays, chiefly written by tech executives and academics, advance the theory that the automation of politics through artificial intelligence could save American democracy.Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The latter is replete with magnolia motifs, Su embroidery, and more than 70 original artworks.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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This motif is carried on to a greater degree in the interior, with a hidden vault in the center console containing an 18 carat gold speedform of the Phantom.David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
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The paper denied that Bezos was involved in that decision.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Endorsements have fallen off significantly in the past two election cycles as papers grapple with growing polarization and fears of political retribution.Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, the Fed’s superfluous nature on the matter of inflation is a reminder that governments, not banks, cause inflation given their economically bankrupt belief that devaluation of the dollars individuals and businesses earn is somehow good for the economy.John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Both Robbie and Ackerley have been extremely private throughout her pregnancy: other than having a representative confirm the news on their behalf, neither has spoken publicly about the matter.Vogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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This story has been updated to add new information.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Editor's note: This story was updated with additional details and a chart.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The key question: What does death awareness do to people? After writing about death, people tend to quickly move on, pushing thoughts of it from consciousness with distractions, rationalizations, and other tactics.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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