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[theem] / θim /




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In the book, Kusama explained her concept of "self-obliteration" -- a recurrent theme throughout her career.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Dollywood, the theme park founded by country music legend Dolly Parton, opened in Tennessee in 1986 and boasts roller coasters, seasonal festivals and old-time displays of rural and small-town American life.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

With funnel cakes in the shape of her beloved butterfly and fashion exhibits with eye-popping heels and wigs, Dolly Parton’s theme park has history, entertainment, reverence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

In 1980, Dolly Parton was filming her first Hollywood movie, 9 To 5, and between scenes she had an idea for the tune that would become the movie's theme song.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

“I beg your pardon,” offered Edna, in some embarrassment, for she should have remembered that Mademoiselle Reisz’s avoidance of the water had furnished a theme for much pleasantry.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

The themes of the other two have yet to be disclosed.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

But the further I traveled with the crew at the heart of “It Ends,” the more blown away I was by the deceptively, ahem, straightforward themes Ullom chips away at.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

The musician’s three new albums include two sets inspired by a legendary jazzman and a reinterpretation of the classical composer’s themes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

There are strong themes about what it is to be normal, falling in and out of love with yourself — your family — and the world around you.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Figures of auxesis and repetition—often pulling together words or themes from earlier in the speech—commonly proliferate in the peroration, and many orators will crank it up a little in the direction of the grand style.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

The entertainment company combines movie screenings with live theatre performances and themed environments, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in their favourite stories.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The prize: A red Coca-Cola themed scarf or baseball cap.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

These might include karaoke nights, themed bingo happy hours, and raves, often thrown with well-respected collectives.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie have spawned 19 theme park rides, four themed lands, two hotels and roughly $1 billion a year in global retail sales.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Some doors remain closed, and others flash their themed interiors.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Expect modern furnishings with a slight retro feel, and while the rooms are adorned with Disney art and understated references to the Walt Disney Co., the theming is on the restrained side.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 10, 2023

"We have moved away from original plans in terms of the décor in the venue and are theming it more on classic movie horror characters," he told BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour programme.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2023

Hobby Lobby, an Oklahoma-based chain of big-box craft stores, is famous for its Christian theming.

From Salon Feb. 4, 2023

The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were nighttime and theming.

From New York Times Jul. 25, 2022

Android 13’s first preview launched in February, showing off a new theming option and a system-wide photo picker.

From The Verge Mar. 17, 2022




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