theme song

NOUN

signature song

Synonyms

WEAK

signature tune

Example Sentences

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At the same tournament, Pavarotti's 1972 recording was used as the theme song for the BBC's coverage.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

After warming up to the theme song from “Top Gun,” he surrendered six hits and struck out just two batters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The boy said he was trying to think of happy things, at one point singing the "Thomas the Tank Engine" theme song.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

A typical night can seamlessly bounce from CupcakKe to Robyn, Chappell Roan to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga’s aughts banger “Telephone,” and also “Rivalry,” the show’s theme song by Peter Peter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Then, whistling the jaunty Miss Teen Dream theme song about a world of pretty, the agent turned and disappeared into the jungle, covering any trace of his tracks.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray