AFAIK, the most used options are these :
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You can use two official theme components at the same time : Topic List Excerpts Theme Component + Topic List Thumbnails Theme Component
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Topic List Preview who has a few design options : Topic List Previews
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Or use the full Theme Fakebook and try to edit the colors/css to adapt in your forum : Fakebook, a theme for social media lovers
These two options have a few design options