Recurring pattern (5)
I believe the answer is:
motif
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">recurring pattern</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for motif that I've seen before include "decoration" , "Logo -- pattern" , "Decorative design" , "Concept" , "Single design - theme" .)