Decorator's recurring theme (5)

I believe the answer is:

motif

(Other definitions for motif that I've seen before include "Theme in a work of art" , "sign" , "Single design - theme" , "Distinctive theme in art" , "Theme in music or book" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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