Criterion and Theme

Criterion

Criterion noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.

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Theme and criterion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Criterion".

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

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Criterion and theme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Criterion" instead a noun "Theme".

Nearby Word: thematic

usual	usual criterion	usual theme
common	common criterion	common theme
certain	certain criterion	certain theme
entire	entire criterion	entire theme
Other adjectives: main, important, key.

First it was featured in the soundtrack of Criterion Games' Need for Speed: Most Wanted, then it was the Theme Song to the reality show Snooki & J-Woww, then it was used in episodes of Girls and The Vampire Diaries, and then later a Samsung commercial used the song.

Source: Music / Icona Pop

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