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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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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Nacua was one of several topics McVay addressed during a 30-minute session with reporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
My topics are pretty loose now.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
While House Democrats did pass numerous bills to address these topics, Senate moderates proved difficult to persuade.
—Gary M. Segura, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Halouska said even when his group tries to host meetings about other topics, parking is the concern its leaders hear about the most from the neighborhood.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Those who were pink-slipped Monday included Andrew Gruttadaro, special projects lead at The Ringer, and staff writer Miles Surrey, who covered pop-culture topics including television and film.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Nacua was one of several topics McVay addressed during a 30-minute session with reporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
My topics are pretty loose now.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
While House Democrats did pass numerous bills to address these topics, Senate moderates proved difficult to persuade.
—Gary M. Segura, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Halouska said even when his group tries to host meetings about other topics, parking is the concern its leaders hear about the most from the neighborhood.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Those who were pink-slipped Monday included Andrew Gruttadaro, special projects lead at The Ringer, and staff writer Miles Surrey, who covered pop-culture topics including television and film.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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And Mayor Mamdani, who manages to say so much on so many subjects, has yet to publicly comment on the assault on Williams or his subsequent passing.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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These motifs evolve into deeper explorations of aggression and subcultural aesthetics, dedicating space to his film Trash Humpers and the Shadow Fux paintings.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 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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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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