topics

plural of topic

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Recent Examples of topics Wildfire prevention and evacuation planning are among the hottest topics at this time of year. Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 One of the topics tackled was how to reach next-generation Disney fans with next-generation content formats to keep the company’s many franchises relevant to Gen Alpha and beyond. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Last year, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix began working on an initiative that involved holding listening sessions with young people about their thoughts and feelings on various topics, including faith and family life. Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 The suit says the blog covered varied topics, including college basketball, baseball and travel — not solely Trump criticism. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 This story covers a range of topics, including mall redevelopment, mansion sales, unaffordable housing and city-state litigation. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026 The film showcase covered a wide range of topics and themes, including a feminist take on the Indian Kamasutra, a relationship story involving an android and the story of a man turning into a fish – yes, a fish! Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 In freshman writing classes, Harvard University is teaching students how large language models work, plus exploring AI topics such as copyright and disinformation. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The other standout feature of Google Workspace for Nonprofits are free AI courses which will focus on topics that nonprofits have shared with Google such as fundraising, marketing, and operations. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
Noun
  • For Garfield, the story’s themes of nature, imagination and community feel especially timely as technology increasingly shapes everyday life.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The cinematic drama is an exploration of violence, body and identity – themes that Lenz has also touched on in his previous work.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Congress, however, is currently focused on other matters, such as the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, a bipartisan tax-administration package introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR).
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Taking the extra time to turn off your engine matters and can make things safer for you and everyone around you.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The defendants contend that allowing a defamation case to proceed on that basis could open the door for documentary subjects who are unhappy with their portrayal to challenge filmmakers' editorial decisions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Working in both color and in black and white, his subjects — sometimes family, sometimes random people, sometimes buildings or streets with nobody in sight — can have the warmth and intensity of his poems.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its range leans in a bolder direction, from floral motifs to more Deco-style designs like the MetroChic collection which incorporates geometric black-and-gold details.
    Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, take Chappell’s advice and try pairing a few bold graphic tiles with some textured solids or more subtle motifs for a beautiful sense of rhythm that feels sophisticated rather than overwhelming.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Confession, but questions remain Precisely what happened after Berezovska, Reut and Zhykovych met by the highway is unclear — each of the two men have given their own version of the story.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Read on for our answers to these questions, and stay tuned in later this week for our running back, wide receiver and tight end roundtables!
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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