Decorator's unifying theme (5)

I believe the answer is:

motif

(Other definitions for motif that I've seen before include "Repeated theme" , "Characteristic theme" , "sign" , "Recurring theme in musical work" , "Single design - theme" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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