Format
Format noun - The way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged.
Usage example: this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Synonyms for Format
Theme and format are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Format".
Theme
Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
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Synonyms for Theme
Nearby Word: thematic
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| old | old format | old theme |
| musical | musical format | musical theme |
| full | full format | full theme |
| special | special format | special theme |
| Other adjectives: similar, normal, usual, common, specific, regular, standard, original, popular, entire, main, new, unique, general, classic, official, basic, different, western. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- A few episodes from their final season also had the traditional teaser format prior to the theme intro.
Source: Precap - Theme Naming: In IIDX, his MITSURU songs all carry the "ONLY ONE ____" genre format.
Source: Music / Bemani - The second Rainbow Days was closer to the original format, though still included a different set, presenter and theme tune.
Source: Series / Rainbow
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