Point
Point noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: that clueless reviewer seems to have missed the whole point of the book
Theme is a synonym for point in meaning topic. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Point", when it comes to topics like thing, essence.
Theme
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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Synonyms for Theme
Point is a synonym for theme in thing topic. You can use "Point" instead a noun "Theme", if it concerns topics such as idea, subject, meaning.
Nearby Word: thematic
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| particular | particular point | particular theme |
| similar | similar point | similar theme |
| common | common point | common theme |
| specific | specific point | specific theme |
| Other adjectives: certain, original, single, strong, actual, entire, real, big, huge, main, important, key, new, major, final, minor, central, different, recurring. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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It probably isn't a good idea to enter things that go against the entire theme or point of the article.
- Becomes a major plot point and theme in 4, where the initial inability of the party members to accept their hidden depths and character flaws is what drives a lot of the game's conflict.
Source: Hidden Depths / Video Games - That said, you should go ahead and do so anyway, since every precious word typed by your skilled hands is made of pure, solid gold and should be shared with the world no matter how far it deviates from the actual theme or point.
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