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overarching themes

[/ˌoʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ ˈθiːmz/]
noun phrasepl: overarching themes
temas abrangentes
1. Principal or dominant subjects, ideas, or motifs that run throughout a work, narrative, or concept, unifying various elements
The overarching themes of the novel include love, loss, and redemption.
Os temas abrangentes do romance incluem amor, perda e redenção.
2. Main or central topics that encompass and connect multiple related ideas or components
Environmental sustainability is one of the overarching themes in the conference.
A sustentabilidade ambiental é um dos temas abrangentes da conferência.
Synonyms
main themescentral themesdominant themesprincipal themescore themesmajor themes
Antonyms
minor themessecondary themesperipheral themessubsidiary themes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
temas abrangentes
Most commonly used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
temas principais
Often used in academic and cultural contexts
São Paulo
temas abrangentes
Preferred in business and academic environments
Portugal
temas abrangentes
Standard usage; may also use 'temas gerais' or 'temas transversais'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thread that runs through
the big picture
the common thread
across the board
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