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
While many potential topics were considered and may yet become exhibits themselves in the near future, press and print emerged as an early favorite due to the unique nature of the pioneer-era objects in our collection.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of the administration’s attempts to cancel research grants that focused on topics like gender, diversity, equity and inclusion have been reversed, but roughly 1,240 grants remain terminated, according to a tracking project called Grant Witness.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
The Berlin Film Festival has never been a stranger to politics, but this year’s edition has made headlines due to stars’ avoidance of the topic.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
This somewhat complex economic number has become a political buzz topic in the state.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of the administration’s attempts to cancel research grants that focused on topics like gender, diversity, equity and inclusion have been reversed, but roughly 1,240 grants remain terminated, according to a tracking project called Grant Witness.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
The Berlin Film Festival has never been a stranger to politics, but this year’s edition has made headlines due to stars’ avoidance of the topic.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
This somewhat complex economic number has become a political buzz topic in the state.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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Mexican is the theme for March 6, so fish tacos along with Spanish rice and refried beans will be offered.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In accordance with the film’s main theme of toxic white colonialism, Kennedy treats Philomac with contempt but shows a weird fealty to Casey.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kiley has occasionally bucked GOP leadership on procedural matters and previously voted against a House rule that would have blocked consideration of tariff repeal measures.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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These features cannot be made by a single star that pulses and ejects material periodically; that would simply lead to a smooth distribution of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The reversal follows a string of high-profile shootings involving federal immigration agents in which eyewitness statements and video evidence have called into question claims made to justify using deadly force.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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And then just to finish the question, step three is then to expand and really build out the brand from there and build other kinds of businesses around it, like events, businesses, and so on.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Daisy Heel itself extends one of Jacobs’ most recognizable motifs.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And most importantly, it’s all rendered in a Western motif, not unlike an oversized cabin in the woods.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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