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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
One of the most prominent themes of this series is that the privileged never suffer any real-world consequences—only existential angst.
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
No two themes are ever the same, and courses are never repeated after a three-month period.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Versatility is a common theme of this mock and a big reason why certain players are going higher than others in this mock.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Brace yourself for the latter part of April, as the sun in Taurus will clash with Mars and Pluto between April 20 and 21, bringing tension and unexpected shake-ups to themes of stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
No two themes are ever the same, and courses are never repeated after a three-month period.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Versatility is a common theme of this mock and a big reason why certain players are going higher than others in this mock.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Brace yourself for the latter part of April, as the sun in Taurus will clash with Mars and Pluto between April 20 and 21, bringing tension and unexpected shake-ups to themes of stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theme
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Given the current measles outbreak in Texas — as of April 1, there were 422 cases and 42 patients were hospitalized — The Pitt on Max couldn’t be blamed for jumping on a very relevant topic in the drama’s first year.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to one Senate Republican, the mood of the GOP conference on the topic was anything but over-joyous heading into Wednesday’s big announcement.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related article How to build supertall: Designers of the world’s tallest towers share their secrets Steinway Tower, or 111 West 57th Street, was completed in 2022 on the site once occupied by the historic Steinway & Sons piano company.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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By a vote of 51-48, the #Senate passed S. J. Res. 37, a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. GOP Senators Collins, McConnell, Murkowski, and Paul voted in favor.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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This requires accelerating the entire application timeline—finalizing college lists by spring of junior year, completing main essays over the summer, and preparing application materials for early deadlines.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student, co-authored an opinion essay in 2024 criticizing Tufts University's ties to companies linked to Israel.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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And with so many jungle motifs to play with, there’s lots to explore.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mirador de la Flor, which translates to Lookout of the Flower, features a motif of white roses and a life-size bronze statue of the singer leaning against a center pillar, looking over the Corpus Christi Bay.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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That same paper acknowledged that immediate impacts of the transition to privatization often leads to reduction in wages and loss of jobs.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eads’ adult daughter told deputies that the mom of four filed to divorce Bryant, but Bryant refused to sign the papers, according to an affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reporting from WESH.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The photo suggests that interstellar 'scraps' of matter are being strewn into space as the hungry black hole chows down on its dinner.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Without this accompaniment, there's a risk of getting stuck in superficial layers of reflection without getting to the real bottom of the matter.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email [email protected]. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that the Light rail goes through West Sacramento.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Soon after their engagement, questions surfaced surrounding a prenuptial agreement.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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