- plural of motif.
motifs
Example Sentences
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British architect Edwin Lutyens was credited with blending European styles and Indian architectural motifs in the new imperial capital, which was inaugurated in 1931.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Couric interviewed Levi in February for her book club, and afterward Levi sent Couric a letter enclosed with a feather, one of the book’s motifs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Featuring bat wing motifs and references to Osbourne's career, it has become closely associated with the heavy metal star's farewell performance in his home city.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"That is why our flag features carpet motifs and our coat of arms depicts the Akhal-Teke."
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
The result is that each raga is a collection of melodic scales, phrases, motifs, and ornaments, that may be used together to construct music in that raga.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
