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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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2
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
Evangelista is a Filipino American writer-director whose work spans narrative, commercial and documentary filmmaking and traffics in themes of identity, power and love.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
There’s a theme to Lankston’s advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Like the first two seasons, [the showrunner] pulls out the core themes, the feelings, the visuals, and the underlying concepts of the book.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
His work often focuses on themes like healthy relationships, family, and the importance of play.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
There’s a theme to Lankston’s advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Like the first two seasons, [the showrunner] pulls out the core themes, the feelings, the visuals, and the underlying concepts of the book.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
His work often focuses on themes like healthy relationships, family, and the importance of play.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
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That's how the film lures in its audience: The jovial concept gives way to the more serious topic of man's colonization of nature.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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All of that, plus other topics, were part of this week’s episode of the Heat Check.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In addition, as of October 31, 2024, companies that distribute articles containing PIP (3:1) must maintain business records related to the distribution of these articles, including a statement that the articles are in compliance with the 2024 Rule.—
Meaghan Colligan Hembree,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Editors’ note: This essay was adapted from The Gods of New York: Egoists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990, by Jonathan Mahler, which will be published on August 12 by Random House.—
Jonathan Mahler,
Curbed,
1 Aug. 2025
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Trump referenced the essay in his executive order, and RFK Jr. talked about it at the signing ceremony.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Chinese jewelry brand was founded in 2009 and is popular among younger consumers for its distinctive designs, including ancient coin pendants and lotus motifs.—
Victoria Yeo,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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The upper half is embellished with 18-karat white gold sculpted into the image of a lotus flower, which is a recurring motif of the Imperiale.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Though nothing outside could compete with the moment a uniformed attendant arrived bearing a two-tiered, Tiffany-blue box filled with desserts, accompanied by a souvenir menu with pop-up paper cutouts.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The Paper Plane mixes bourbon and Amaro Nonino, garnished with an adorable miniature paper airplane on the coupe rim.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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If aldermen out of desperation decide to try this gambit, the city will be sued and the matter will be tied up in the courts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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This unit is used to measure the fine particulate matter in the air, such as smoke, dust, soot or dirt.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Little Dream's cake also featured some butterfly detailing, as seen on Khloé's story.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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