themes

noun

plural of theme
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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3
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 For Garfield, the story’s themes of nature, imagination and community feel especially timely as technology increasingly shapes everyday life. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The cinematic drama is an exploration of violence, body and identity – themes that Lenz has also touched on in his previous work. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Their executives speak about the themes that appear throughout their marketing. — Sergio Alvarez, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Squarespace has a good selection of extensions, integrations, and themes. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026 This time around, the show themes included Japanese grand tourers, a tribute to the Lamborghini Diablo, and a commemoration of the Route 66 centenary. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Burke is not the first artist to explore dark themes in his music and lyrics. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Empire of the Sun, the other top Aussie act in the mix, followed Disco Lines with its usual/unusual brand of futuristic, culturally convoluted and yet entirely well-received (at least by the Outside Lands fans) mix of themes and sounds. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 The story centers on an authoritarian father and his two sons on vacation following a difficult separation and explores themes of power, masculinity and patriarchy. — Ed Meza, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for themes
  1. topics
  2. articles
  3. essays
  4. motifs
  5. papers
  6. matters
  7. stories
  8. questions
Noun
  • Wildfire prevention and evacuation planning are among the hottest topics at this time of year.
    — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • One of the topics tackled was how to reach next-generation Disney fans with next-generation content formats to keep the company’s many franchises relevant to Gen Alpha and beyond.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Pentagon staff said there are stacks of newspapers in the building that seem to go untouched, and the newspaper was known for having articles service members could access online from other outlets.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Reporters from Noozhawk and KEYT were among those detained, and both outlets published articles detailing the detainment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of articles
Noun
  • In addition to the biographies, Marsh collected his reviews and essays in a number of volumes, including Fortunate Son and Kick Out the Jams.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than translating existing work from The Rumpus, El Alboroto will commission and publish original Spanish-language writing spanning cultural criticism, personal essays, interviews, fiction, poetry and comics.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of essays
Noun
  • Its range leans in a bolder direction, from floral motifs to more Deco-style designs like the MetroChic collection which incorporates geometric black-and-gold details.
    — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, take Chappell’s advice and try pairing a few bold graphic tiles with some textured solids or more subtle motifs for a beautiful sense of rhythm that feels sophisticated rather than overwhelming.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • Douglas Degges created art out of chewed dog toys, and Lesley Finn mounted a collage of archival papers on a wooden board.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In Maryland, a Salvadoran mother signed legal papers naming Father Vidal Rivas, the priest at her local church, as temporary guardian of her 7-year-old son if she and her husband were deported.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of papers
Noun
  • Emergency responders were expected to be busy dealing with urgent matters for 36 hours as the storm passed Hawaii, with damage assessment expected to begin on Monday, said the governor.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • What matters is finding your people, in whatever form that takes, whether that’s online, in a support group, in one friend who really sees you, or in the stories of strangers who made it through something similar.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of matters
Noun
  • The explanation behind this family man’s strange case is well chronicled in many Chicago and New York news stories.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • At Khan & Kumar Media, we’re drawn to stories that resonate across cultures and borders, and ‘Forgotten Spaceman’ does exactly that.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stories
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  • Confession, but questions remain Precisely what happened after Berezovska, Reut and Zhykovych met by the highway is unclear — each of the two men have given their own version of the story.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Read on for our answers to these questions, and stay tuned in later this week for our running back, wide receiver and tight end roundtables!
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
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