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
Shortly after Elder’s presentation, there were several attendees who wanted to speak further with him on the topic.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Other diorama topics this year include the upcoming semiquincentennial, America’s 250th birthday; big moments on TV (there was more than one entry from Bad Bunny’s performance during Super Bowl LX’s halftime show) and evergreen Minnesota moments including camping, fishing and, of course, winter.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Prevent big spikes Property taxes and home valuations have been a hot topic in Platte County for some time, especially in the last year or so.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Other diorama topics this year include the upcoming semiquincentennial, America’s 250th birthday; big moments on TV (there was more than one entry from Bad Bunny’s performance during Super Bowl LX’s halftime show) and evergreen Minnesota moments including camping, fishing and, of course, winter.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Prevent big spikes Property taxes and home valuations have been a hot topic in Platte County for some time, especially in the last year or so.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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An important starting point would be not forgetting the basics — something that has been the concerning theme of this season.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through the personal stories of activists and intense courtroom battles, host Brendan Patrick Hughes explores themes of faith, rebellion, and the complexities of confronting injustice, ultimately offering a compelling blueprint for modern activism.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Broadway and Downtown, 12South, East Nashville and The Gulch each have a distinct feel, so choosing where to base yourself matters.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The team and players — two of whom accepted asylum offers to remain in Australia — didn't comment on the matter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Orientale basin will be an ongoing subject of study for members of the Orion spacecraft's four-person crew, which includes commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The consensus of the interview subjects is that the prime period of New York filmmaking was brought to an end by television, which involved far more corporate oversight of production and turned the process into an impersonal assembly line.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Verbeten introduced her bill at the Senate Judiciary Committee, and there were a lot of questions.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The carpet on Hollywood Boulevard was decorated with a Southwestern desert motif that echoes the setting of the first scenes of the new season.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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