Content and Theme

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Content noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Usage example: although I appreciate the poem's lyrical qualities, I don't understand its content

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Theme is a synonym for content in subject matter topic. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Content", when it comes to topics like significance, subject.

Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Usage example: this dance piece deals with the timeless themes of birth and death

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Content is a synonym for theme in significance topic. You can use "Content" instead a noun "Theme".

Nearby Word: thematic

old	old content	old theme
lyrical	lyrical content	lyrical theme
musical	musical content	musical theme
special	special content	special theme
Other adjectives: similar, specific, complete, certain, original, strong, actual, entire, real, dark, main, new, unique, official.

Every Episode Ending: Jonathan Frakes always delivered a pun at the end of every story, which always related to the story's theme or content.

Source: Series / Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Darker and Edgier: It is explicitly described as being darker in theme and content than Welcome to Night Vale by Disparition.

Source: Podcast / Alice Isn't Dead
Unfortunately, deadline issues prevailed and this extra content was cut - leaving only the basic "English hospital" theme.

Source: Video Game / Theme Hospital

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