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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
The articles include a variety of topics centered around City Hall, including the Kansas City Fire Department, housing, development and public safety.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 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
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 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
Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
My topics are pretty loose now.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 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
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 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
Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
My topics are pretty loose now.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
Noun
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Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The terms of Chan’s contract are complete, city spokesperson Jennifer Singer wrote in a statement, while noting the city does not comment on personnel matters related to former employees.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first would allow courts in protection from abuse matters and criminal proceedings to order abusers to wear a GPS monitoring device that enables survivors to track their location in real time, even with alerts to law enforcement.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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And Mayor Mamdani, who manages to say so much on so many subjects, has yet to publicly comment on the assault on Williams or his subsequent passing.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These motifs evolve into deeper explorations of aggression and subcultural aesthetics, dedicating space to his film Trash Humpers and the Shadow Fux paintings.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The workers check tickets and fares, answer questions and perform other customer service functions, issue citations for violating train rules, attempt to maintain peace, assist operators and track the number of passengers and sort them into different fare categories.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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