variations on a theme

Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words

Different versions or interpretations of the same basic idea.

Examples (10)

  • His new album features several variations on a theme from his earlier work.
  • The architect presented different variations on a theme for the building's facade.
  • Throughout history, we see countless variations on a theme of human conflict.
  • The chef enjoys creating variations on a theme using seasonal ingredients.
  • Her art exhibition explored variations on a theme of natural landscapes.
  • The political debate was just variations on a theme of previous arguments.
  • In classical music, composers often write variations on a theme.
  • The marketing campaign offered several variations on a theme to target different demographics.
  • Their discussion quickly devolved into mere variations on a theme they had covered many times before.
  • The philosophical text presented numerous variations on a theme of existentialism.