TOPICS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

topics

noun

plural of topic

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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 Some 27% of Americans use AI chatbots to discuss personal, emotional or social topics, with users under 50 more likely to do so, according to a recent poll from Elon University researchers and The Washington Post. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 Hossain ties up the fate of her complicated protagonist with a neat bow, leaving too many unanswered questions about the backstory and topics raised. — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026 Some people want more charisma, better interviews or more stances on political topics. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 On the first night of training camp, the Rams’ defensive line coach sat down with each of his charges individually and, among other topics, talked about Aaron Donald. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Brendel Clark writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Journalists working on environmental topics in sub-Saharan Africa are coming under attack, a new report found. — Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 This survey found that employees feeling least comfortable raising topics such as workload, mental health and productivity fluctuations are roughly 10% more likely to leave their job, compared to those most comfortable. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 Jeffries and Kushner discussed an array of topics, including possible areas of common ground, the sources said. — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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Noun

At San Sebastián, the film is also in contention for the Sebastiane Award, an honor for films exploring LGBTQIA+ themes and experiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

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The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, and Canada’s Competition Bureau have worked together for decades on cross-border antitrust matters, including merger reviews and investigations into potential anticompetitive conduct.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
This combination matters when electronics need to communicate with biological systems.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of matters

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To help acquaint federal judges with the basics of such subjects, the research and educational arm of the federal judiciary, the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), began publishing the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence in 1994.

— Jed S. Rakoff, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
The distinction between allopathic and osteopathic education is not whether these subjects exist elsewhere.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of subjects

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Meanwhile, Op de Beeck slips everyday Belgian objects and historical motifs — Duvel beer bottles, supermarket glassware, waffles and typical Flemish still-life arrangements — into his immersive installations, sculptures and films.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Featuring a series of historical works and new pieces created by the artist on-site during the past month, the exhibition focuses on water and transmutation as its central motifs.

— Salomé Gómez-Upegui, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of motifs

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The former has hit mostly figures of the country's opposition, while the latter has raised questions of wrongdoing by one of Lula's sons.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
As Houston begins a gauntlet week on the road against the Phillies and Rays, submit questions for The Athletic’s Chandler Rome to answer in an upcoming mailbag.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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