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motif

noun as in central theme

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Perhaps the most special item is a trunk covered in the Millefiori motif with a plaque that reads “Beverly Hills.”

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This feature, known as the M5 motif, acts as a molecular signature that signals when an enzyme can truly break down PET.

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The Gatsby motif — a glittering party meant to dazzle, distract and impress — played out in real life as guests toasted while federal benefits quietly lapsed.

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Two girls, their faces streaked with tears, gently caressed the face of a dead man, wrapped in a sheet with a floral motif, and then hugged each other tightly.

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That motif originated with his 2009 directorial debut, “Crazy Heart,” starring Jeff Bridges as a faded country music legend caught in the throes of alcoholism and trying to find a way forward.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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