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a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
the motif of mute figures standing in lonely isolation is a recurrent one in the artist's works
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Recent Examples of motif
Butterfly motifs also ran rampant at the festival, which featured performances by Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Tyga, and global DJ Uncle Waffles, and more.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
After a consultation to discuss a client’s vision, including portrait references, motifs and/or themes, Amedeo’s team will create a sketch for approval.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The motif could just be a harmonious combination of elements.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren debuted Patchwork Americana, a collection that reimagines the heritage brand’s iconic patchwork motif, exclusively at Neiman Marcus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
After a consultation to discuss a client’s vision, including portrait references, motifs and/or themes, Amedeo’s team will create a sketch for approval.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The motif could just be a harmonious combination of elements.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren debuted Patchwork Americana, a collection that reimagines the heritage brand’s iconic patchwork motif, exclusively at Neiman Marcus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motif
Noun
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While the survey found overspending due to guilt is a common theme among parents, researchers also noted this stems from a good place.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The atra tree snake, named after the Latin word for black, was identified by its size, coloring, and scale pattern.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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You’re being asked to name your needs, listen to others’ needs too, understand your relational patterns, and commit to the process of transformation.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Promotion had been the hot topic of conversation for days in North Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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While Liverpool are cruising to the Premier League title, there has been one topic dominating the conversation; the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To accompany the re-release, a new international poster has been unveiled, presenting a fresh design that aim to honour the timeless image of the Tramp.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The seven-time Olympic gold medalist wore a look courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, which featured a structural design of gold with floral inspiration.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The question looming on many minds around the world following the death of Pope Francis on Monday is who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Motif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motif. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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