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
Aside from these Netflix originals, the streaming platform is also home to a vast number of other documentary films and series that will surely stand the test of time and span a variety of topics.
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Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
What became clear to me is that, too often, conversations about Israel and other heated topics are reduced to ideological sound bites.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Speaking on the carpet at the Museum of Modern Art, the team behind the show addressed the topic of AI, which plays a role in Season 4’s story.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Adapt your approach to the platform and the complexity of the topic.
—Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
What became clear to me is that, too often, conversations about Israel and other heated topics are reduced to ideological sound bites.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Speaking on the carpet at the Museum of Modern Art, the team behind the show addressed the topic of AI, which plays a role in Season 4’s story.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Adapt your approach to the platform and the complexity of the topic.
—Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These matters concerning candidate quality are nothing new.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The executives were able to meet with Pope Leo in a private audience that included others, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Researchers distributed email surveys to 80,000 licensed hunters and another 80,000 landowners in the subject states, and over 1,200 active conservation officers were also surveyed in an effort to get a comprehensive view of attitudes about and estimations of the prevalence of poaching.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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The two winners and two runners-up in the categories of fiction and nonfiction this year divide their subjects across genre lines, though this is typically not the case.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The question isn’t only for the Emmys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Color, texture and small details like patterns and sartorial motifs clue the audience further into a character’s interiority.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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