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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 topics
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
Participants were asked to rate interest in 10 topics, including sports, movies, artificial intelligence, music, books and fitness.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
The free event will feature discussions on women's health topics, a question-and-answer panel with OB-GYNs, and a labor and delivery floor tour.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
When students are introduced to most new topics, schools can slowly scaffold learning.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The articles include a variety of topics centered around City Hall, including the Kansas City Fire Department, housing, development and public safety.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
As the primary points of contact with no political obligations to international leaders, the meetings frequently transition into delicate discussions of public opinion on topics such as democracy, capitalism, immigration, or geopolitics.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Coverage of government accountability and fraud in a city with a history of financial abuses is obviously warranted; those topics are considered foundational for most local serious news outlets anywhere.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Comics Unleashed, hosted by Allen, features a group of comedians doing short sets on topics provided by Allen.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
Participants were asked to rate interest in 10 topics, including sports, movies, artificial intelligence, music, books and fitness.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
The free event will feature discussions on women's health topics, a question-and-answer panel with OB-GYNs, and a labor and delivery floor tour.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
When students are introduced to most new topics, schools can slowly scaffold learning.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The articles include a variety of topics centered around City Hall, including the Kansas City Fire Department, housing, development and public safety.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
As the primary points of contact with no political obligations to international leaders, the meetings frequently transition into delicate discussions of public opinion on topics such as democracy, capitalism, immigration, or geopolitics.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Coverage of government accountability and fraud in a city with a history of financial abuses is obviously warranted; those topics are considered foundational for most local serious news outlets anywhere.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Comics Unleashed, hosted by Allen, features a group of comedians doing short sets on topics provided by Allen.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
Noun
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The superstar comedian’s Netflix standup comedy specials The Closer (2021) and The Dreamer (2023) included transgender jokes around themes of cancel culture leading to backlash from members of the LGBTQ community and GLAAD, among others.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 3,500-square-foot business will include a sand pit and a rotating sensory pit with various themes and sensory materials.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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For novel products like these, education matters.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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These guys have no real experience in diplomacy, and to make matters even more difficult, our own King George III is not any more reasonable than the original 18th century model.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Students would take classes on subjects such as the New Testament, advanced geometry, and rhetoric, and earn a liberal-arts degree in Catholic studies.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Michaels, in stark contrast to most of Neville’s previous subjects, is alive.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 18-karat 5N gold, white ceramic and stainless steel design editions all have a signature deep-blue dial with a sunray finish and Little Prince motifs on the back of their cases.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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To Add Insult to Injury • Some animal motifs that have been slowly building throughout the season get some emphasis here.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, Kaori's mother is left with memories, her family is left with questions and the community is searching for answers.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While neither the county nor the airport would answer The Post’s questions about taking voluntary measures to reduce aircraft activity and bring relief to neighbors, lawyers for Jefferson County argued in an October case filing that doing so was no easy feat for the airport.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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