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
According to Bartos, reform has become a central topic in discussions with prospective candidates.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Cooper used the topic of time to segue into audience evolution, noting that every single phone in the crowd had been locked away in a Yondr pouch, not to be accessed until after the event had ended.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 6 June 2026
The City Council plans to continue discussing the topic in the coming weeks.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 6 June 2026
With free rein to explore any topic of interest, Adhara took the opportunity to learn more about the striking Swinhoe’s White-eye (Zosterops simplex).
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Cooper used the topic of time to segue into audience evolution, noting that every single phone in the crowd had been locked away in a Yondr pouch, not to be accessed until after the event had ended.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 6 June 2026
The City Council plans to continue discussing the topic in the coming weeks.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 6 June 2026
With free rein to explore any topic of interest, Adhara took the opportunity to learn more about the striking Swinhoe’s White-eye (Zosterops simplex).
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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The rest of this book explores these themes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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What’s fun about the Love Island USA challenges is the complex set designs and costumes all around a theme that isn’t entirely necessary but adds to the overall campiness of the show.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Trump being three years younger than Biden doesn’t matter anymore, because nothing the Bidens do matters anymore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Messaging and voter contact matter, and that's where Ford may have an advantage.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Noun
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That project is also the subject of a court challenge brought by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, which said repainting the bottom of the Reflecting Pool blue without first undergoing relevant reviews runs afoul of federal preservation laws governing historic sites.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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McCullough said that when officers approached the subject, shots were fired toward the officers, striking one of the officers.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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So the question is no longer theoretical.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Amble Health did not respond to questions for this article.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The one-shoulder dress was designed with a billowing, one-shoulder top with an ornately speckled red and white pattern motif throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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