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as in topics
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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as in articles
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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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 themes
Despite the sidebars into prickly themes, the book never strays far from what its subtitle promises.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Now the Star Wars musical themes and motifs created by Williams that have been inseparably connected to the movies will be introduced throughout Galaxy’s Edge as well.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Look for themes of Light, Love, New, and Play in the new season.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
The book will touch on themes of friendship and connection, as well as motherhood and sacrifice.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
These are the central themes touched on in a documentary coming to the Enzian Theatre for a special screening this week.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Both teams are well below their scoring averages, and defense and fouls have been the overarching themes of the game.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
The film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
But those themes are just the beginning.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
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Bryant Jonesboro Basketball Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
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Wei was convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage, espionage and unlawful export of and conspiracy to export technical data related to defense articles in violation of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.—
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As part of our 150th birthday, the Orlando Sentinel will reprint articles from our archives as part of our Monday Memories feature.—
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Her current project is a collection of essays tracing her immigration to the United States.—
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Buchloh’s best essays romp through the history of genres—the female nude, the family portrait, the history painting, the Romantic landscape—to show how Richter’s work mines the past for the future.—
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Asleson says the same goes for traditional herringbone and chevron motifs.—
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The distributor also rolled out a playful social-media strategy drawing on the film’s visual textures and motifs, including an interactive map of premiere locations, each represented by a different mushroom.—
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These activists would be much wiser to write letters to the editor of local papers or to relevant federal and state legislatures and officials.—
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Court papers allege the two racked up the fraudulent charges starting in 2021.—
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Capable would-be leaders explain themselves, especially on matters affecting their constitutional qualifications.—
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Masoud Pezeshkian was elected president in 2024, promoting a more pragmatic foreign policy, but his powers are limited, and Khamenei calls the shots on all major matters of state.—
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
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Below, Dyens and Miailhe speak to Deadline about the importance of unearthing human stories amid the tragedy of the World War II era.—
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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