thematic
adjective
the·mat·ic
thi-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or constituting a theme
2
a
: of or relating to the stem of a word
b
of a vowel
: being the last part of a word stem before an inflectional ending
Examples of thematic in a Sentence
the thematic development in the story
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But despite the studio’s goal of expanding into filmmaking, the thematic through-line of their work isn’t changing.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
In the end, this premiere feels jumbled on a tonal, narrative, and thematic level, unable to really settle on one target to satirize and explore in depth.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Kopitiams are a type of coffee shop found across Southeast Asia and serve as a creative starting point and thematic thread throughout the six films.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
The Rooftop is an indoor-outdoor bar located on the 6th floor that offers thematic cocktails, like the Shark Bite (crafted from ghost pepper tequila, cucumber, watermelon, lime, and tajin).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
In the end, this premiere feels jumbled on a tonal, narrative, and thematic level, unable to really settle on one target to satirize and explore in depth.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Kopitiams are a type of coffee shop found across Southeast Asia and serve as a creative starting point and thematic thread throughout the six films.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
The Rooftop is an indoor-outdoor bar located on the 6th floor that offers thematic cocktails, like the Shark Bite (crafted from ghost pepper tequila, cucumber, watermelon, lime, and tajin).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thematic
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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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