Meaning & use
Motifs
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Recurring themes, images, or elements in an artistic, literary, or musical work.
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Water is a recurring motif throughout the novel, symbolizing both danger and renewal.
The quilt combined traditional floral motifs with modern geometric patterns.
A note on using this word
Used across the arts — in music a motif is a short recurring musical phrase, while in literature it's a recurring idea or symbol.
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