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
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
In contrast, my columns add a little edge and a distinctive voice to topics important to readers.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Taboo topics are up for discussion.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the decades, its researchers have studied a wide range of topics, including the aerodynamics of jet aircraft, the physics of planetary entry, and the limits of human-machine interaction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Therefore, talking about expectations, boundaries, and spotting scams may not be new topics in many families.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
That was one of the topics of conversations afterwards.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Fortune just wrapped up its Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which hosted business and finance leaders to discuss a range of business topics, including—unsurprisingly—the future of artificial intelligence.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
In contrast, my columns add a little edge and a distinctive voice to topics important to readers.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Taboo topics are up for discussion.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the decades, its researchers have studied a wide range of topics, including the aerodynamics of jet aircraft, the physics of planetary entry, and the limits of human-machine interaction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Therefore, talking about expectations, boundaries, and spotting scams may not be new topics in many families.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
That was one of the topics of conversations afterwards.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Fortune just wrapped up its Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which hosted business and finance leaders to discuss a range of business topics, including—unsurprisingly—the future of artificial intelligence.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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Uncertainty over ITV‘s future has been one of the dominant themes of 2025.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The matters being sorted out in the lab and in the field are not just technical and medical.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Navigating intense money matters?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In one of the periods, test subjects received a monetary award, while in the other two they were given verbal reinforcement or positive feedback.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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His profile subjects have included the comedian Bowen Yang, the director Ridley Scott, the talk-show host Wendy Williams, and the actors Patti LuPone, Adam Driver, Elisabeth Moss, and Jeremy Strong.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Whitney Noir clocks in at a height of 17 inches and takes a page from the motifs presented in Carolina Herrera’s fall 2025 collection — chiefly floral designs and grid-like patterns.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Poetically, collaboration and togetherness were motifs throughout the evening, as no behind the camera job is accomplished in isolation.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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