Synonym: motive, theme. Similar words: motion, motive, emotion, notify, commotion, motivate, emotional, promotion. Meaning: [məʊ'tɪːf] 
n. 1. a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors 2. a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music 3. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work.
n. 1. a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors 2. a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music 3. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work. 
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(1) Alienation is a central motif in her novels.
(2) We chose some curtains with a flower motif.
(3) The rug was decorated with a simple flower motif.
(4) The jacket has a rose motif on the collar.
(5) The theme of creation is a recurrent motif in Celtic mythology.
(6) The motif of betrayal and loss is crucial in all these stories.
(7) In this case we find a classic call-refusal motif.
(8) Who, what, when, why, and how, the reportorial motif?
(9) Change to the single motif card and lock.
(10) Black chenille thick sweater with colourful tulip motif, ￡396.
(11) Xshell supports most Unix platforms and X-Windows under Motif.
(12) Such a motif arises from what is already happening.
(13) Oct-11 can bind to an octamer motif sequence specifically.
(14) As to the arrangement of the motif, for a full-length version use the stalk-extension graph before starting the main graph.
(15) Motifs Composers have sometimes used a recurring motif or melodic phrase to establish the atmosphere of a piece.
(16) If you want a more definite pattern or motif the easiest method to achieve this is to use a stencil.
(17) Certainly, the Turkoman nomads have used the gul motif as a tribal emblem, or standard, for centuries.
(18) He then stencilled the ceiling with a moon and stars motif.
(19) His presence is not accidental, or perhaps it is merely congruent with another motif in the Tomlinson gestalt about marriage. Sentencedict.com
(20) Solbourne's product allows developers to create graphical user interfaces that dynamically switch between Motif and Open Look.
(21) In the illustration, the pullover is shown with the motif in allover repeat, using the central row of diamonds version.
(22) The design can also be used as a single motif, as shown in the V-neck.
(23) It is rather to point up the intense cultural sensitivity to the face as a motif in western representation.
(24) Between these two mosaics, however, there are few obvious similarities of motif.
(25) This way also eliminates the need for the single motif cams.
(26) Continue knitting these 35 rows, alternating the direction of the motif on each repeat.
(27) Using a tapestry needle threaded with the embroidery colour, begin at the top right of the motif.
(28) These three rows, selecting the needles and knitting two rows between have created a sloping repeat motif across the row.
(29) Baby, baby, who's got the baby might be the prevailing motif in this work that entertains and intrigues simultaneously.
(30) Seed packets could carry a simple warning and the familiar skull-and-crossbones motif.
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