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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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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
Rap is banned in Iran due to its critical content, its uncontrollable means of distribution, and its direct opposition to the regime’s official values, including the rejection of religious and ideological themes.
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Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
That admittedly basic concept—that Deaf people don’t need hearing people worrying about or patronizing them—is one of the key themes of the film.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
That’s why there’s longevity and timelessness to it because its themes are timeless.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Questions from jurors centered on loyalty, a big theme of the season, as well as secret moves.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
That admittedly basic concept—that Deaf people don’t need hearing people worrying about or patronizing them—is one of the key themes of the film.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
That’s why there’s longevity and timelessness to it because its themes are timeless.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Questions from jurors centered on loyalty, a big theme of the season, as well as secret moves.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Students researched topics, including ethics in AI in public relations, internal communication management, crisis communication, and parasocial relationships and their ties to public relations.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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For some of the founders interviewed for this article, the inspiration for Range was Micelli’s passion, but also speeches by two of their former bosses, delivered at the height of the pandemic.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Every element, including essays, recommendation letters and extracurriculars, should reinforce the student’s identity and direction and be presented in an authentic, personal voice.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This essay is adapted from Jonathan Zittrain’s forthcoming book on humanity simultaneously gaining power and losing control.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Breton stripes, fisherman sandals, shell motifs—anything that could remind you of the ocean is very much in play, and plenty of it is currently on sale at Nordstrom.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
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Johnson makes paintings and mosaics on square white tiles—often incorporating the material of one of Johnson’s favorite motifs, shea butter, the hearty soul food of moisturizing agents.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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That's kinda what the economists do in this paper, statistically speaking.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Store insurance policies, photos of your home and its contents and other important papers in a safe place, in electronic files and/or share copies with family members.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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They were raised during the internet boom, financial decentralization, and the notion that digital identity and ownership matter.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Others, meanwhile, said family matters should be left for behind closed doors and not for public shaming.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Kehoe, in response to a question from The Star on Tuesday, defended his decision to push the plan at the 11th-hour.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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That’s partly because A.I. is a fractious and changing field, in which opinions differ; partly because so much of the latest A.I. research is proprietary and unpublished; and partly because there can be no firm answers to fundamentally speculative questions—only probabilities.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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