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Subjects referred to in speech or writing
Plural for a decorative design, especially a repeated one forming a pattern
“The carpet had an intricate motif of crosses and squares and bright red, blue, and green colors.”
Plural for a decorative image, especially a repeated one forming a pattern
“The swimsuit she'd bought for this trip was orange with a flower motif.”
Plural for a dominant or recurring idea in an artistic or creative work
“Those names, like everything in the book, echo the motif of hunger.”
Plural for a song, melody, or short musical composition
Plural for the main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
Plural for a theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing
Plural for the words or wording of a book or other piece of writing, or the idea(s) conveyed from them
Plural for a characteristic or manner of an interaction
Plural for a piece of fabric or clothing with a colored pattern or design printed on it
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