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
Your intimate 8th house is the focus of Mercury and the Moon’s embrace, inviting candid discussions of vulnerable topics.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Coral Gables voters will soon weigh in on election date changes, salary raises, inspector general services and other topics in the city’s upcoming vote-by-mail election.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
None of these topics are exactly well-known to people who aren’t reading entertainment news on the daily.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Sessions during the Roundup covered technical skills such as beard grooming and wig maintenance alongside business topics like marketing, photography logistics and contract negotiation.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
At the conference, there were several talks each day that delved into esoteric topics, such as gravitational wave physics, that would later dominate the field.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Coral Gables voters will soon weigh in on election date changes, salary raises, inspector general services and other topics in the city’s upcoming vote-by-mail election.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
None of these topics are exactly well-known to people who aren’t reading entertainment news on the daily.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Sessions during the Roundup covered technical skills such as beard grooming and wig maintenance alongside business topics like marketing, photography logistics and contract negotiation.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
At the conference, there were several talks each day that delved into esoteric topics, such as gravitational wave physics, that would later dominate the field.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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Kilmer’s role ties closely to the film’s cultural themes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The series’ ad nauseam repetition, its pat dialogue laying bare its themes and episode titles reaffirming those ideas, feel like a desperate, and ultimately failed, attempt to prove to us — or maybe to itself — that Imperfect Women actually has something enlightening to say.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Four counts are related to election wagering, with Kalshi allegedly accepting bets on matters like if Vice President JD Vance will win the 2028 Presidential Election; and if a Democratic candidate will win the 2026 election for Secretary of State of Arizona.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Video podcasts in particular have filled some of the gap, picking up more celebrity interviews, investigating true crimes and tackling many of the same subjects as their TV predecessors at a fraction of the price.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Elementary and middle school teachers can hold multi-subject credentials, but high school teachers must be credentialed in specific subjects.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The optical range will weave in signature brand motifs such as the eagle and use refined hardware across acetate and metal styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The wrought iron table, loveseat, and chairs have charming scrollwork details, subtle floral motifs, and a distressed finish.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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From Special Forces to life in Richardson In Richardson, where Paktiawal settled, his family has questions, and the community is scared.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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