as in theme
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 topic
The idea feels like a funny vestigial trace of a pre-pandemic world—Are watercooler topics still a thing?
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 21 May 2025
At international grocery stores throughout Charlotte, like Golden Elephant Asian Market and Wow Supermarket, rising prices and delays in orders caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain the top topic of any conversation.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
If so, submit your question or topic to [email protected] and your topic/question may be featured in a future article!
—Jamie Bosse, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 21 May 2025
At international grocery stores throughout Charlotte, like Golden Elephant Asian Market and Wow Supermarket, rising prices and delays in orders caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain the top topic of any conversation.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
If so, submit your question or topic to [email protected] and your topic/question may be featured in a future article!
—Jamie Bosse, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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The latter two are themes the artist first discovered as a child at her grandmother’s house.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Nearly one-third of the way through the season, the Cubs’ propensity for big innings, especially late in games, is a continuing theme.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Noun
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They were raised during the internet boom, financial decentralization, and the notion that digital identity and ownership matter.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Others, meanwhile, said family matters should be left for behind closed doors and not for public shaming.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The issue is not that his subject continues to be queerness after exploring that idea in both Rothaniel and Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The YouTube personality has built a sizable and loyal following dissecting the scandals of the day, covering such controversial subjects as the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef and the latest involving Kanye West and Bianca Censori, with her signature girlfriend-speak.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Patti LuPone had a shady reaction to questions about Audra McDonald in a new interview.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The question is whether college added much value—or simply served as a costly sorting mechanism.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Breton stripes, fisherman sandals, shell motifs—anything that could remind you of the ocean is very much in play, and plenty of it is currently on sale at Nordstrom.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
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Johnson makes paintings and mosaics on square white tiles—often incorporating the material of one of Johnson’s favorite motifs, shea butter, the hearty soul food of moisturizing agents.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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