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
Religion is the topic most likely to cause offense in India today, though the code is ambiguous on this point too.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
According to one Senate Republican, the mood of the GOP conference on the topic was anything but over-joyous heading into Wednesday’s big announcement.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Given the current measles outbreak in Texas — as of April 1, there were 422 cases and 42 patients were hospitalized — The Pitt on Max couldn’t be blamed for jumping on a very relevant topic in the drama’s first year.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Basic training in granular but powerful topics like these can make a big difference.
—Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
According to one Senate Republican, the mood of the GOP conference on the topic was anything but over-joyous heading into Wednesday’s big announcement.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Given the current measles outbreak in Texas — as of April 1, there were 422 cases and 42 patients were hospitalized — The Pitt on Max couldn’t be blamed for jumping on a very relevant topic in the drama’s first year.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Basic training in granular but powerful topics like these can make a big difference.
—Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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Adolescence could not have picked three themes more central to the zeitgeist - and more global in their reach.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The theme plays out over longer time horizons, too.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both Amazon and TikTok declined to comment on the matter.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Astronomers look to the BAO scale, with separations of matter by about 480 million light-years, as a standard ruler.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The irony here is that the film’s main subject, AI, was one of the key elements that writers and actors were pushing against.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
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Other books clearly deal with subjects that have been stridently targeted by the Trump administration, including gender identity, sexuality and transgender issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These developments have unjustifiably prolonged this investigation and raise questions about the actual purpose of the proceeding.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is no question that online shopping has dramatically changed all of retail, and TV shopping channels are no exception.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some of the key graphics include diamond motifs, horizontal stripes, four-directional crosses placed within each diamond and zig-zag patterns reminiscent of the desert mountain landscapes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their rebellious sweaters featuring Moldovan folk motifs paired with baggy cargos offer a fresh take on heritage-meets-hype.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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