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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Asked to describe her thematic preoccupations as a filmmaker, Sode offers a succinct formulation.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
This thematic turn stood in contrast to some of the stronger moments of the past seasons, when real affection and tenderness — between Rue and Jules, for example — cut through the hard shell of the show’s bravado.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
The fund is up 85% since its launch, but Mazza pushed back against the idea that the launch of an ETF was in some way the sign of a top in a thematic trade.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 May 2026
But these and other thematic threads lack both definition and emotional heft, making the movie feel flimsy, especially considering its two-hours-plus run time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
This thematic turn stood in contrast to some of the stronger moments of the past seasons, when real affection and tenderness — between Rue and Jules, for example — cut through the hard shell of the show’s bravado.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
The fund is up 85% since its launch, but Mazza pushed back against the idea that the launch of an ETF was in some way the sign of a top in a thematic trade.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 May 2026
But these and other thematic threads lack both definition and emotional heft, making the movie feel flimsy, especially considering its two-hours-plus run time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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