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as in theme
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
the motif of mute figures standing in lonely isolation is a recurrent one in the artist's works
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Recent Examples of motif
The decor features plenty of natural materials like cane and rattan, greenery, and motifs like palm trees, pineapples, and flowers.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
The wildflower motif masks any wrinkles that might linger from travel, and the skirt hits mid-thigh in that flirty, sweet spot between mini- and knee-length.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
And with so many jungle motifs to play with, there’s lots to explore.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
The wildflower motif masks any wrinkles that might linger from travel, and the skirt hits mid-thigh in that flirty, sweet spot between mini- and knee-length.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
And with so many jungle motifs to play with, there’s lots to explore.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motif
Noun
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The theme plays out over longer time horizons, too.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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Adolescence could not have picked three themes more central to the zeitgeist - and more global in their reach.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The front facade will be a full story taller than its neighbors, and while the materials and windows try to mimic the patterns and rhythms of its older neighbors, the design falls flat in its girth and articulation.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The pattern was expected to break up on Sunday, with rains finally pushing east toward Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Arcadia Earth has been a proponent of the sustainability conversations around fashion, with a pop-up in Soho, New York City amid the pandemic, that became a hub for productive talks with circularity around fashion being the topic of choice.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Conspicuously anglo human characters resemble the generic design often seen in low-rent CG fare produced overseas: large heads with pristine skin and pronounced facial features.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The eggs are decorated with dainty florals and swirl designs and include matching ribbons for easy hanging.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not to reopen wounds, but to remind Cambodians why justice, democracy and dignity matter.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The attorney, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the firms provided no reason for their decision.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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There is no question that online shopping has dramatically changed all of retail, and TV shopping channels are no exception.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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And that means not just asking the right questions, but doing it differently from the others zillion candidates who read books on interviewing, memorize 50 questions, and regurgitate them robotically.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Motif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motif. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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