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
Still, Mosseri hasn’t been quiet on the topic—despite past pleas, he’s taken to posting on X multiple times over the last few years to explain that there’s not a big enough group to make an Instagram iPad app a priority.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
On the topic of Italian dining, these plates, aptly named Riviera, bring a Mediterranean vibe to your tabletop.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Experts weigh in as party recoups from election loss
Shifts in concern
The level of worry about the most pressing issues has increased since Gallup’s last poll on this topic in 2024, conducted during the end of then President Joe Biden’s tenure.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Luke Wood has quite a menu of activity to ponder and discuss as president of Sacramento State, and among his favorite topics is the Hornets’ efforts to transition into the highest classification of college football.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
On the topic of Italian dining, these plates, aptly named Riviera, bring a Mediterranean vibe to your tabletop.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Experts weigh in as party recoups from election loss
Shifts in concern
The level of worry about the most pressing issues has increased since Gallup’s last poll on this topic in 2024, conducted during the end of then President Joe Biden’s tenure.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Luke Wood has quite a menu of activity to ponder and discuss as president of Sacramento State, and among his favorite topics is the Hornets’ efforts to transition into the highest classification of college football.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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While the survey found overspending due to guilt is a common theme among parents, researchers also noted this stems from a good place.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Why does financial literacy matter to Central Florida?—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Your homeowners’ association cannot just deny your requests and expect that to be the end of the matter.—
Jill Terreri Ramos,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The court has not yet ruled on the election challenge, which argues that the proposal violated a requirement that ballot measures only deal with one subject.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Kids learn about different ecosystems, animal behavior, evolution, and migration for starters—all complex subjects that any science-minded kiddo will be drawn to.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of expectant parents in the United States don’t have access to the extreme-screening services provided by the likes of Orchid and Genomic Prediction, and thus don’t have to personally confront the ethical questions that the technology raises.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Another motif of this season is how many of these directors’ later films are not readily available.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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That space wraps around to a fireside den with a desk and a window seat, plus a dining area that has a buffet topped with custom leaded-glass panels sporting a butterfly and hummingbird motif.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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