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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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Oftentimes, exhibits—which range in focus from a specific artist to a historical period to a thematic thread—can displace the permanent collection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
So, a filmmaker is required to figure out what will serve as the thematic spine of their film.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
But on Thursday, Zendaya confirmed that this is not just run-of-the-mill thematic method dressing.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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