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common theme

[ˈkɒmən θiːm]
nounpl: common themes
tema comum
1. A recurring or frequently appearing subject, idea, or pattern that appears across multiple contexts, works, or situations
A common theme in literature is the struggle between good and evil.
Um tema comum na literatura é a luta entre o bem e o mal.
2. A central or principal idea that unifies various elements
The common theme of the conference was sustainability.
O tema comum da conferência era a sustentabilidade.
Synonyms
recurring motifprevailing idearecurrent subjectcentral idealeitmotif
Antonyms
unique themesingular subjectexceptional idea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema comum
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tema comum
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
tema comum
Standard usage, occasionally 'motivo recorrente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thread that runs through
running theme
thread of a narrative
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