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
The idea feels like a funny vestigial trace of a pre-pandemic world—Are watercooler topics still a thing?
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 21 May 2025
At international grocery stores throughout Charlotte, like Golden Elephant Asian Market and Wow Supermarket, rising prices and delays in orders caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain the top topic of any conversation.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
If so, submit your question or topic to KCFPA@gmail.com and your topic/question may be featured in a future article!
—Jamie Bosse, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 21 May 2025
At international grocery stores throughout Charlotte, like Golden Elephant Asian Market and Wow Supermarket, rising prices and delays in orders caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain the top topic of any conversation.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
If so, submit your question or topic to KCFPA@gmail.com and your topic/question may be featured in a future article!
—Jamie Bosse, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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The latter two are themes the artist first discovered as a child at her grandmother’s house.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Nearly one-third of the way through the season, the Cubs’ propensity for big innings, especially late in games, is a continuing theme.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Pumpkins have high nutrient requirements and love soil with lots of organic matter, so for best results, amend the soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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The main question of contemporary cinema isn’t (pace the nominal avant-garde) whether to tell a story but what story to tell, how to tell it, and, for that matter, what a story is.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The issue is not that his subject continues to be queerness after exploring that idea in both Rothaniel and Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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During the discussion, the subject turned to social media reactions to the star.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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And that begs the question: What was the point of Trump’s tariff comings and goings, beyond goosing sales of antacids?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The motif of changelings—of fairies taking a human child and leaving a nonhuman child in its place—comes up throughout the story.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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For 99 years, the criss-cross balcony motif that runs along the Bullens Road Stand has been the symbol of Goodison Park’s enduring charm.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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