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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
There are millions of research papers published per year now—in popular topics, there are often multiple dozens of papers posted each day.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
None of her coworkers at the time even knew who Jenner was, but the idea helped plant the seed for how today's prediction markets allow users to bet on nontraditional topics.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Habermas preferred to speak through newspaper essays—hundreds of them, on a multitude of topics, from postmodern architecture to genetic engineering.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The wide-ranging conversation covered a variety of topics, including technical minutiae about aspect ratios and camera technology to broader discussions about how cinematography fits into a show’s larger narrative choices.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Across Ambridge and Beaver County, for that matter, cleanup and assessing the damage were the topics of the day.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Yet many women hesitate to bring these topics up.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The model uses the same underlying architecture but includes guardrails that monitor for high-risk requests on topics such as cybersecurity.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2026
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
None of her coworkers at the time even knew who Jenner was, but the idea helped plant the seed for how today's prediction markets allow users to bet on nontraditional topics.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Habermas preferred to speak through newspaper essays—hundreds of them, on a multitude of topics, from postmodern architecture to genetic engineering.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The wide-ranging conversation covered a variety of topics, including technical minutiae about aspect ratios and camera technology to broader discussions about how cinematography fits into a show’s larger narrative choices.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Across Ambridge and Beaver County, for that matter, cleanup and assessing the damage were the topics of the day.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Yet many women hesitate to bring these topics up.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The model uses the same underlying architecture but includes guardrails that monitor for high-risk requests on topics such as cybersecurity.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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Ginzburg was a pioneer of microhistory, which focuses on small, specific units of analysis — such as an individual, a community, or a singular event — to reveal broader themes and issues within history.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The way a child constructs and engages with the scene can help the therapist explore underlying emotions and unconscious themes.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Noun
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When Mamdani meets The Athletic, however, even more cerebral matters are at play.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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For aspiring buyers, the geographic spread matters.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Many of his young subjects became fan-favorites, while the series amassed over a million subscribers and set the stage for Shapiro-Barnum to expand.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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But Jenkin’s style ties directly to his subjects and his expressive philosophy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Growing up in the late ’90s and early aughts, butterfly motifs were everywhere.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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