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
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The result is a collection of songs that are immediately engrossing and among the most affecting of Swift’s career, while also focusing on topics like Hamlet and suburban bliss.
—Liz Schubauer, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
During Indiana’s exit interviews Thursday following its season-ending loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals two days prior, Clark took a modest approach to those topics.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Up Close is Sourcing Journal’s regular check-in with industry executives to get their take on topics ranging from their company’s latest moves to personal style.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Even more striking from the Reuters poll were the GOP leads on topics where Democrats have traditionally performed well.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Programming workshops include topics on healthy financial habits, budgeting, how to talk about money, tax basics and investing basics.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The result is a collection of songs that are immediately engrossing and among the most affecting of Swift’s career, while also focusing on topics like Hamlet and suburban bliss.
—Liz Schubauer, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
During Indiana’s exit interviews Thursday following its season-ending loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals two days prior, Clark took a modest approach to those topics.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Up Close is Sourcing Journal’s regular check-in with industry executives to get their take on topics ranging from their company’s latest moves to personal style.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Even more striking from the Reuters poll were the GOP leads on topics where Democrats have traditionally performed well.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Programming workshops include topics on healthy financial habits, budgeting, how to talk about money, tax basics and investing basics.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
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Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Those are universal important themes to be exploring.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
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Students will still be able to take classes in these subjects while the major pause is in effect.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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In this photograph, which Mark made before the start of the Puerto Rican Day Parade in 2003, her subjects—Candice Lozada, nine; Fantashia Toro, eleven—seem literally to have grown in Mark’s presence.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Plants and natural forms are not afterthoughts, but recurring motifs.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Derrick Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; David Shrigley featured wit and humor through banana motifs and Hattie Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are questions about Towns, who is a very potent offensive threat but hasn't lived up to his potential defensively.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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