as in themes
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
Tensions have risen in recent months between the United States and the United Kingdom governments over a slew of topics, like the United States' joint war in Iran, the administration's tariffs and ongoing disagreements over theNATO military alliance.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But topics also veer off to the mundane.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers can attend these which feature a variety of topics such as local history, a Plains Indian style of art known as ledger art, and cultural healing.
—David Harris, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
There were two big topics of conversation in the hallways this time around, Lang says.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Over the course of the interview, Speedy and his guest will weave their way through topics related to the celebrity’s life and career, setting the stage for a lively conversation primed for viral clipouts.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Demi Moore, who had just come off a seriously stylish awards season campaign for The Substance and who had spoken about all things beauty, aging and self-confidence as part of her promotion for the film, which looked at those topics through a comedic horror lens.
—Nancy Mattia, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But topics also veer off to the mundane.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers can attend these which feature a variety of topics such as local history, a Plains Indian style of art known as ledger art, and cultural healing.
—David Harris, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
There were two big topics of conversation in the hallways this time around, Lang says.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Over the course of the interview, Speedy and his guest will weave their way through topics related to the celebrity’s life and career, setting the stage for a lively conversation primed for viral clipouts.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Demi Moore, who had just come off a seriously stylish awards season campaign for The Substance and who had spoken about all things beauty, aging and self-confidence as part of her promotion for the film, which looked at those topics through a comedic horror lens.
—Nancy Mattia, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
Noun
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Director Steven Spielberg’s film is buoyed by a sense of wonder and remains a sharp contrast with many of the decade’s more cynical cinematic themes.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Speed and trust were themes echoed by executives around the table.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pistons fans are, understandably, in shambles, but one fan is taking matters into his own hands to punish himself for daring to be a Pistons supporter.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether landlords and towers are following the law matters because towing in Connecticut has disproportionately occurred in low-income areas.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other works in Pau’s repertoire deal with thorny subjects via more oblique and disjointed imagery.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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It was created for her royal tour of Australia in 1954 and reveals white and yellow wattle blossom motifs to honor her first visit to the country as queen.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fruit motifs are a bright and cheerful way to add a little retro charm to a tablescape or bar cart.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before the injury, McAlister’s testing numbers didn’t blow scouts away, and there were already questions about his speed and athleticism.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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