Drift and Theme

Drift

Drift noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: you should expect a visit from the stork, if you get my drift

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

Nearby Words: drifted, drifting, drifter, driftage

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

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

Nearby Word: thematic

similar	similar drift	similar theme
certain	certain drift	certain theme
original	original drift	original theme
prominent	prominent drift	prominent theme
Other adjectives: heavy, distinct, vocal, main, new, general.

Drift 2 uses the Sonic 3 invincibility theme instead.

Source: Video Game / Sonic Drift
If some corners of the continuity are "off limits" to some characters to avoid theme-drift or plot derailing, then Superman Stays out of Gotham.

Source: Shared Universe
You could drift off to sleep to the theme of the most dangerous supervillain that ever lived.

Source: Soundtrack Dissonance / Video Games

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