as in theme
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
the topic of his poem is the love that is shown in quiet actions rather than expressed in words
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Recent Examples of topic
My topics are pretty loose now.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Yet these topics were never discussed in class, in workshops, or even on campus.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Other topics protesters touched on include the wars in Gaza and Iran, reproductive rights, the Epstein files and health care.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Yet these topics were never discussed in class, in workshops, or even on campus.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Other topics protesters touched on include the wars in Gaza and Iran, reproductive rights, the Epstein files and health care.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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The theme for the first live show was songs of faith, with each contestant choosing a performance to match.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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The current exhibition at MAF highlights how his cinematic works functioned as experimental analyses of 20th-century America, exploring themes of consumerism, authoritarianism, and the existential threat of nuclear war.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bank is not affiliated with the foundation and consultants are not used for labor matters regarding employees, according to Wells Fargo.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Southlake megachurch and its attorneys want to use someone from the American Arbitration Association or a district judge to settle the matter.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If his subject has shifted, his methods have lagged.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lee Clay Johnson’s Bloodline and Carl Hiaasen’s Fever Beach answer that question in different, equally impressive ways.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Residents in Kansas City, Independence and Blue Springs will see funding questions on their April ballot.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vintage Guess surf and skate graphics are layered and remixed with Hysteric’s motifs and retro stripes across a range of tees.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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