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
Cost and academics are at the top of the list, with both parents and students weighing these topics heavily in their decision-making process.
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De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Sacking managers/head coaches costs money and, at United, financial concerns have been a prominent topic since Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a stake in the club in February 2024.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The sessions announced today cover a wide array of topics, primarily in marketing, tech, and social media.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Ask students to write a brief one- or two-paragraph reflection on the topics covered in that issue (op-eds, student concerns, local or national news coverage, international perspectives) and have a class discussion about their findings and their own perspective with the topics covered.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
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De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Sacking managers/head coaches costs money and, at United, financial concerns have been a prominent topic since Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a stake in the club in February 2024.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The sessions announced today cover a wide array of topics, primarily in marketing, tech, and social media.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Ask students to write a brief one- or two-paragraph reflection on the topics covered in that issue (op-eds, student concerns, local or national news coverage, international perspectives) and have a class discussion about their findings and their own perspective with the topics covered.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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The theme was naturally mirrored behind-the-scenes, where the young cast quickly bonded and turned their traumatic on-screen experiences into Canadian summer camp with the cameras off.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mascots usually represent the themes of the city’s character.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In recent discussions with NBC, YouTube TV, part of Google parent Alphabet, has sought terms that the broadcaster felt were markedly better than those already negotiated with other carriers, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Labels matter Security analysts say the situation in Haiti continues to defy clear international legal characterization and the choice of labels – crisis, armed conflict, gangs, terrorist groups, armed groups, criminal groups, insurgents – carries significant legal and humanitarian implications.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But on one subject, Reese’s honesty bubbles to the surface.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Boggs and Wade, whose subjects had commanded biographical and scholarly attention for decades, Richardson was breaking trail from the beginning, writing a life that had never been written before.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But as retail investors push the market higher, and bulls cheer liquidity support and policy tailwinds, some experts are raising questions if the market is entering bubble territory.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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There's also the question of the mole inside the FBI, which the show seems to be leading us to believe is actually Kathleen McGinty (Martha Plimpton) rather than one of the three task force members working under Tom (Mark Ruffalo).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Presley opted to continue the ethereal white motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Street artist James Goldcrown used his signature Bleeding Hearts motif to evoke, perhaps, that time is love.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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