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
That’s not to say Title IX couldn’t be interpreted to govern that issue, but by its language, the topic is unmentioned.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Have a suggestion for a future topic?
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Tariffs are also to be a main topic of the talks.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Ripa and Consuelos' 2025 Halloween episode revolves around trending topics and viral moments, with around 67 costume changes set to roll out across Friday's epic holiday edition.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Have a suggestion for a future topic?
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Tariffs are also to be a main topic of the talks.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Ripa and Consuelos' 2025 Halloween episode revolves around trending topics and viral moments, with around 67 costume changes set to roll out across Friday's epic holiday edition.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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In fact, as showrunner and executive producer Alex Duda explains, the Halloween theme is always based on Clarkson’s Kellyoke pick.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The theme for season 13 hasn't been unmasked, but prior seasons have tackled everything from a cult to a coven to aliens.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To compound matters, West Ham’s forthcoming games against Newcastle United (H), Burnley (H), Bournemouth (A), Liverpool (H), Manchester United (A), Brighton (A), Aston Villa (H) and Manchester City (A).—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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That fingerprint was sufficient enough to qualify for a warrant to search the rest of the Norman home, where tests of the pipes leading out of the washing machine revealed some matter containing Beryl’s DNA.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Halbach was a 25-year-old photographer and entrepreneur whose murder became the subject of the 2015 Netflix documentary, Making a Murderer.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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On the transgender issue, Earle-Sears has attacked Spanberger over the inclusion of transgender-identifying biological males in women’s sports, restrooms, and locker rooms as the Democratic candidate dodges the subject and says the issue should be handled locally.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My third answer to the question about place is lighter and much more recent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The central question was where the canvassers lived during the petition drive, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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McCormick said each one expresses a distinct element of Rag & Bone’s design identity, including subtle logo stitching, minimalist dials, signature hardware details and other key design motifs.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Two cars named Above and Beyond with subtle but unmistakable nautical references—including the port and starboard colors on a boat’s lights, along with design motifs of several famous superyachts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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