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
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The plan includes supporting effective educator development, English language acquisition, among other topics, according to state education leaders.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Kramer said that the research proves parents should at least begin discussing these topics with their kids.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Read below about what to expect and watch out for, including topics like marijuana and the IPS debate.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The plan includes supporting effective educator development, English language acquisition, among other topics, according to state education leaders.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Kramer said that the research proves parents should at least begin discussing these topics with their kids.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Read below about what to expect and watch out for, including topics like marijuana and the IPS debate.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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Investors are watching specific themes, including state-run companies, defense, roads and railways, and brokerages and exchanges, for potential impacts from the budget.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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What’s that folk tale theme for you?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dark matter interacts with itself and normal matter only through the gravitational force and nothing else.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, citing an ongoing matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sensor can record long and short exposures simultaneously, improving sharpness when subjects move.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The question is, why and where do the NFL teams go from here?—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That was not Miss Manners’ next question, actually, but OK.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fashion has long harnessed the symbolism of the horse, a recurring motif for brands including Gucci, Loro Piana, Versace, Dior, Celine and Stella McCartney.—
Gemma A Williams,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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The 6,000-square-foot estate draws heavily on Moroccan design motifs, with the celebrated interior designer Brittny Button bringing in touches like a 13th-century fireplace in the living room and Moroccan fountains along the exterior.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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