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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 topics
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
But learning about such fascinating topics required catching these mysterious energized neutrinos in a way never done before, which in turn requires extraordinary equipment, UChicago explained.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
His Libro de las Materias (Book of Subjects) cataloged not just the broad subject matter of books but all the individual topics covered within each.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of these topics surfaced in the last bargaining season in 2023, but have gained more currency with the rise of AI and the power of streaming platforms.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The data presented will be updated over time and will be expanded as additional statistics become available on other topics.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
Assignments on the First Amendment, the history and effects of peaceful protests or classroom debates on the pros and cons of ICE would all be more meaningful topics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Podcasting’s enduring strength is its ability to niche-cast, even with broad topics like History.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Punctuality was among the topics Lewis touched on in an hour-long session designed to set the standard, or at least introduce its concepts.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
But learning about such fascinating topics required catching these mysterious energized neutrinos in a way never done before, which in turn requires extraordinary equipment, UChicago explained.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
His Libro de las Materias (Book of Subjects) cataloged not just the broad subject matter of books but all the individual topics covered within each.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of these topics surfaced in the last bargaining season in 2023, but have gained more currency with the rise of AI and the power of streaming platforms.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The data presented will be updated over time and will be expanded as additional statistics become available on other topics.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
Assignments on the First Amendment, the history and effects of peaceful protests or classroom debates on the pros and cons of ICE would all be more meaningful topics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Podcasting’s enduring strength is its ability to niche-cast, even with broad topics like History.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Punctuality was among the topics Lewis touched on in an hour-long session designed to set the standard, or at least introduce its concepts.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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Goldman Sachs has initiated research coverage of the miner Energy Fuels with a buy rating, citing the company's exposure to two big themes in the energy industry — uranium and rare earths.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Others pushed the exotic limits further with Hindu/Asia or Babylonian/Mesopotamian themes.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Trust Act allows for local cooperation with ICE on certain criminal matters, like human trafficking, child exploitation, drug and weapons trafficking, and cybercrimes.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The shift in power from the media to the sources to the subjects.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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But there’s a fundamentally American sensibility that unites its subjects — all eccentric, stubborn individuals whose belief in property as a sacred right has led them into conflict with someone equally convinced of their own entitlement.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Plus, all pieces are adorned with mid-century style motifs to give everything an extra boost of vintage flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sequence analysis 5′ of the transcriptional site indicated a TATA-less promoter with possible cis-acting motifs that may regulate C3a receptor gene expression.—
Kirstin R.W. Matthews,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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That New York’s February edition has to dance around a public holiday, usually contending with the Super Bowl (which, this past weekend, poached CFDA chair Thom Browne, who usually closes the February season), has raised questions.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the Monday passage tees up questions about next steps and whether the Senate will take up the House legislation after previously passing its version, the Road to Housing Act.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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