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
Eilish did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the singer/songwriter has emerged as a vocal advocate for climate action who often addresses the topic in her music and on social media and has donated a portion of her tour ticket sales to climate justice initiatives.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
In contrast to her book My Birth, Winant’s new volume addresses these topics with very few accompanying images.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Residents do not have to sign up ahead of time to speak at a public hearing, but will be asked to limit their comments to the topic of the hearing.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
In contrast to her book My Birth, Winant’s new volume addresses these topics with very few accompanying images.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Residents do not have to sign up ahead of time to speak at a public hearing, but will be asked to limit their comments to the topic of the hearing.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
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The decision to film in Tasmania’s Eagle Hawk Neck region proved transformative for the production’s tone and themes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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She quickly gets embroiled in a nasty war of blackmail and stalking, and with the help of an unscrupulous life coach, matters escalate way too far.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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Businesses are collateral damage as the explosion of immigration enforcement worsens staffing issues for businesses already facing worker shortages, according to Amy Peck, a partner with the Jackson Lewis law firm who represents employers in immigration matters.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Both Abarca and the young child remain the subjects of active missing persons investigations by the Shawnee Police Department as of Wednesday.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Director: Jackie Jesko The Hook: An unvarnished look at the barrier-breaking journalist who interviewed everyone from the Kardashians to Castro, disarming her subjects with her charm before asking penetrating questions that were shocking in their directness (see this sit-down with Courtney Love).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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The question of the teams’ rivalry status is not confirmed, but recent events point to the answer being a yes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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And then comes the question of wages, which have stagnated and, in some cases, fallen in the past year when adjusted for inflation.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
8 June 2025
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Mission accomplished: The Nature Sauvage high-jewelry collection reveals a progression of the French brand’s iconic motifs and designs in colorful, playful styles.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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In the collaboration, J.J. Martin’s brand has developed the limited-edition Coupe Rose capsule collection, featuring its bestselling Better Than Your Boyfriend’s shirt with a red floral motif, matching shorts and silk scarf.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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