Repeating design (5)

I believe the answer is:

motif

(Other definitions for motif that I've seen before include "Dominant theme in art" , "Characteristic theme" , "Artistic theme, pattern" , "Logo -- pattern" , "Repeated theme" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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