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The phrase "a theme of decay" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing literature, art, or any context where the concept of deterioration or decline is a central idea.
Example: "In her novel, the author explores a theme of decay, reflecting the moral decline of society."
Alternatives: "a motif of deterioration" or "an idea of decline".
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Employing cloth dyed in salt water filled with iron filings, Mr. Ervell used rust to riff subtly on a theme of decay.
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