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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
Funky materials were a strong theme, starting with the Chronoswiss Delphis Firestarter and its fiery red case made out of a new titanium and composite mix.
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The ballroom's gold chandeliers and modern crown molding complemented the couple's romantic black-and-white wedding theme.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The big theme for 2025 might just be that what's old is new again.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Inside the theater, which was built in 1927 and has a gothic vibe of its own, Katya and Yang posted Instagram Stories of themselves with a black-and-white filter, continuing the 1922 theme.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The ballroom's gold chandeliers and modern crown molding complemented the couple's romantic black-and-white wedding theme.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The big theme for 2025 might just be that what's old is new again.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Inside the theater, which was built in 1927 and has a gothic vibe of its own, Katya and Yang posted Instagram Stories of themselves with a black-and-white filter, continuing the 1922 theme.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che also made their annual joke exchange–with topics getting personal.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.Josh Snyder, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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This article has been updated with comment from MDC Brooklyn.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Note: This article does not constitute legal advice.Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In her essay, Jay also contemplates whether headlines about her divorce affected her career opportunities and relationships with patients.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In her essay for the Cut, Jay does not name or express bitterness toward Grande or Slater.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The innovative food culture of Copenhagen, home to some of the world’s most famous restaurants, including Noma and Alchemist, is an ever-present motif in Larsen’s book.Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rath suggests choosing motifs and cheery hues that speak to you as a starting point.Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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Set a cooling rack onto a piece of parchment paper to catch any drips.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hoosiers celebrating winter holidays with gift giving and other merriment may not know what to do with the leftover bows, boxes, wrapping paper and other waste, but there are environmentally friendly options.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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At a lunch on Monday with members of the press, President Joan Laporta spoke on the matter and attempted to put minds at rest.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hargis, 48, resigned from Wilson County Schools in 2017 while suspended on an unrelated matter.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their lead appears cemented and unassailable, but the major question surrounds the formation of a stable government.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Theme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theme. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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