thematic
adjective
the·mat·ic
thi-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or constituting a theme
2
a
: of or relating to the stem of a word
b
of a vowel
: being the last part of a word stem before an inflectional ending
Examples of thematic in a Sentence
the thematic development in the story
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Competition has reduced margins, but sophisticated investors are creating value through cross-vertical plays, operational improvements, and thematic strategies that anticipate macro shifts.
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Maurice Obeid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
What starts out as a geographic and comedically thematic companion piece to the Coen Brothers’ Fargo decisively shifts gears into Tarantino-worthy grindhouse excess and never looks back.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
The lyrics explored longing and disillusion, marking a thematic change for the band.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
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Maurice Obeid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
What starts out as a geographic and comedically thematic companion piece to the Coen Brothers’ Fargo decisively shifts gears into Tarantino-worthy grindhouse excess and never looks back.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
The lyrics explored longing and disillusion, marking a thematic change for the band.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thematic
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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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