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
In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2026
This tactic works for topics like climate change because triggering people’s emotions can cause people to ignore objective data.
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Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
With the expansion, Instagram Stories and channels, tailored to creators and topics that match viewers’ interests, are now available on Samsung big screens.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Safety topics include water, fireworks, vehicles, vaping and more.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Investigators discussed a range of topics in the more than eight-hour interview, Beals said, including Rinderknecht’s personal life, politics and wealth disparity.
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Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Carter noted that topics like menopause, perimenopause, and IUDs are currently driving massive engagement on TikTok.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2026
This tactic works for topics like climate change because triggering people’s emotions can cause people to ignore objective data.
—
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
With the expansion, Instagram Stories and channels, tailored to creators and topics that match viewers’ interests, are now available on Samsung big screens.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Safety topics include water, fireworks, vehicles, vaping and more.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Investigators discussed a range of topics in the more than eight-hour interview, Beals said, including Rinderknecht’s personal life, politics and wealth disparity.
—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Carter noted that topics like menopause, perimenopause, and IUDs are currently driving massive engagement on TikTok.
—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
There are millions of research papers published per year now—in popular topics, there are often multiple dozens of papers posted each day.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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Yet, the same themes of access and power have lingered around the presidency in the eight decades since.
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Another would connect a reading from the Book of Lamentations and its themes of the destruction of Jerusalem with readings about the Holocaust.
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More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.
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To make matters worse, Ronaldo’s peers all thrived, as top goal-scorers such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored multiple times in their opening matches.
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Advertisement The criticism has become par for the course on any number of subjects.
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The two have been subjects of study and fascination ever since.
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For those of us who had never considered this, Sans Visage serves as a striking and unexpected transmission from the other side—a Stockhausen-esque mood piece haunted by glassy piano motifs and musique concrète-style arrangement.
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The Oscar-winning actress’ dress was comprised of pink lace and featured semi-sheer fabric beneath the botanical motifs throughout the delicate material.
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However, questions about the sustainability of growth in AI, as well as competition from the likes of Chinese rivals are among factors that have weighed on their shares.
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Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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