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
Eighteen students joined her for her semester-long passion project, together exploring topics such as artificial intelligence and online religious communities, as well as participating in a monthlong digital fast coinciding with the start of Lent and Ramadan.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The course covers a broad range of topics—including research, app building, and communication—connected to the newfound tools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The interview, which included marketing chief Greg Joswiak, covers a variety of topics, including privacy and Apple’s new child safety protections.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 12 June 2026
That does not prove anyone was intentionally avoiding the topic.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The course covers a broad range of topics—including research, app building, and communication—connected to the newfound tools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The interview, which included marketing chief Greg Joswiak, covers a variety of topics, including privacy and Apple’s new child safety protections.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 12 June 2026
That does not prove anyone was intentionally avoiding the topic.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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This season, the theme is ‘swimming pool’, with a conceptual installation by artists Philéo Landowski and Pascal Hachem, to represent a ‘spring of talent’, Cauli says.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
16 June 2026
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Various of their theme weeks and packages (especially, Summer or Winter Discovery) are highly recommended and sought after for this same reason.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Trump being three years younger than Biden doesn’t matter anymore, because nothing the Bidens do matters anymore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When a battery dies, the industry routinely tears it apart to access the parts that matter.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
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That helps explain why videos about subjects that might appear niche can attract massive mainstream audiences.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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McConnell’s health has been a subject of scrutiny for years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Amid an avalanche of questions about Mohamed Salah and the forward’s Liverpool future, Arne Slot gave a fascinating tactical explanation for benching the Egypt international for three straight matches.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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That session focused on courthouse-security questions and how Robinson should appear in court going forward.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The one-shoulder dress was designed with a billowing, one-shoulder top with an ornately speckled red and white pattern motif throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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