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
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Brandon Loomis is the senior environment reporter and writes some of our in-depth stories on a wide range of topics.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
However, chatbots can struggle when researching complicated topics with sources that conflict with one another.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
Who's to blame for escalating the situation more than a year ago was a topic of debate during a recent Citizens’ Police Complaint Board meeting.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Brandon Loomis is the senior environment reporter and writes some of our in-depth stories on a wide range of topics.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
However, chatbots can struggle when researching complicated topics with sources that conflict with one another.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
Who's to blame for escalating the situation more than a year ago was a topic of debate during a recent Citizens’ Police Complaint Board meeting.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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Rates have been a theme for institutions going back to about April 17.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Expert event planner and hostess, Brittney Winbush, encourages us not to shy away from a good theme.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Every one of the strikeouts Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam hurls matters.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Reuters reported in September that Samsung had instructed its subsidiaries worldwide to cut 30% of staff in some divisions, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The Enquirer also confirmed Watts is now the subject of a Kentucky Department of Education investigation, though the nature of any complaints filed against him is unclear.—
Annie Goldman,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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Nonetheless, my hopeful response to my own question is that the transformed form of nature can also be the subject of humanity’s unconditional love.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Noun
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At a Cabinet meeting last week, the president jumped in to field a question, directed to Bondi, about the July 7 memo.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The train also offers a dedicated Wellness Suite, decorated by painter and printmaker Sarah Woods with a calming beach motif.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $11.99 Flaunting over 3,000 hearts on Urban Outfitters’ site, this shower curtain is a hot commodity because of its ability to harness multiple interior design trends at once: including food motifs, gingham patterns, and all things pink.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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