1
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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2
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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as in essays
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
YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.
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Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
These themes complement the primary Christian story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
While their historical contexts and religious meanings differ, both holidays invite us to reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Gardiner is expected to be faithful to the novels and has spoken in the past about her dislike of sanitizing horror, suggesting that darker themes in Potter could be embraced.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Future Talk conference sessions further provided global insights on startup globalization strategies, overseas investment attraction, and global deep-tech trends, aligning with the key themes of COMEUP 2024.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Over two decades later, the original’s themes of fear, survival, and family will resonate just as deeply in the Brazilian adaptation, according to its producers, who say the new version was developed with global streaming platforms in mind.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
These themes complement the primary Christian story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
While their historical contexts and religious meanings differ, both holidays invite us to reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Gardiner is expected to be faithful to the novels and has spoken in the past about her dislike of sanitizing horror, suggesting that darker themes in Potter could be embraced.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Future Talk conference sessions further provided global insights on startup globalization strategies, overseas investment attraction, and global deep-tech trends, aligning with the key themes of COMEUP 2024.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Over two decades later, the original’s themes of fear, survival, and family will resonate just as deeply in the Brazilian adaptation, according to its producers, who say the new version was developed with global streaming platforms in mind.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
Noun
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Brendel Hightower writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of its time for dealing with LGBTQ topics in sports – the two leads engage in a match-like romance – the movie also cast Patrice Donnelly, who was an accomplished hurdler at the time and previously reached the Olympics in 1976.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The process usually begins with an investigation, followed by the introduction of articles of impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their distinct motifs celebrate the art of printmaking and are an ongoing source of inspiration for the latest generation of designers.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The apparel collection of Dodgers and Cubs products will include Nike T-shirts, hoodies and jerseys featuring Murakami’s flower motifs.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Themes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/themes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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