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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
Athletic themes and local sports figures are brought into the museum space, creating an entry point that feels familiar while still highlighting art in thoughtful ways.
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
An immigrant story Kesten acknowledges that the exhibitions’ themes may ruffle feathers of the anti-DEI White House.
—Amanda Rosa
updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Loss of opportunity is a common theme.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
An immigrant story Kesten acknowledges that the exhibitions’ themes may ruffle feathers of the anti-DEI White House.
—Amanda Rosa
updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Loss of opportunity is a common theme.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for theme
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
Noun
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But topics also veer off to the mundane.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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But there is one major factor left out of that piece and in many articles that have been written recently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Mullens’s essays have appeared in Oxford American, The Missouri Review, and other magazines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mostly, though, Reiner’s essay is about grief.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fruit motifs are a bright and cheerful way to add a little retro charm to a tablescape or bar cart.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dragons, representing sacred authority, were a motif also reserved just for the ruling classes.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People drove up and opened trunks to reveal boxes and shopping bags full of ancient yellowed papers.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Paper Bag Method Place the avocado inside a paper bag with an apple, then close the bag, says Pornsriniyom.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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As her anxiety rises, sticking to the essentials has become a matter of financial survival, Rosado said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The most prominent question is his slight 6-foot, 181-pound frame.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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