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60+ Words that rhyme with theme

Theme is a 1-syllable word with 60 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bream, cream, scheme. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of theme

noun
  1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"
  2. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
  3. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"

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Examples of "theme" in lyrics

See how theme is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I figure ultimate-peace is the common theme"
    Aesop Rock — Holy Smokes
  • "my boss theme"
    Dre Dog — Even Pimps Get Broken Hearts
  • "Fading like the grey pages of old Exit Theme"
    Anubis5 — Cranberry Gingerale

What do these rhymes mean?

bream
flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family
cream
the best people or things in a group; "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War" the part of milk
dream
a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
gleam
an appearance of reflected light a flash of light (especially reflected light) be shiny, as if wet
scheme
an elaborate and systematic plan of action a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery a group of

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "theme" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bream, cream, scheme create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with theme?
Words that rhyme with theme include: bream, cream, scheme, dream, gleam, steam, agleam, scream, stream, beam, and 50 more.
How many syllables does theme have?
Theme has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with theme?
There are 60 words that rhyme with theme: 60 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for theme in a song?
The strongest rhymes for theme in songwriting are bream, cream, scheme. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with theme?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with theme include bream, cream, scheme, dream, gleam. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bream, cream; 1-syllable: agleam, hakim; 2-syllable: ibrahim, haradim. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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