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
On the March 20 episode of The Kardashians, the two younger sisters were spending some quality time together when the topic of a spinoff focused just on their lives was raised by a producer — and met with some interesting reactions.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Fun was a topic of conversation that came up a few times during the season.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Among the 140+ events are hands-on activities, nature walks and sessions that explore topics like the science behind brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The class will cover topics including field markings and how to identify local birds.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Fun was a topic of conversation that came up a few times during the season.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Among the 140+ events are hands-on activities, nature walks and sessions that explore topics like the science behind brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The class will cover topics including field markings and how to identify local birds.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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Dion encouraged Smith to sing along to the Titanic theme.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bad luck has been mixed into some of the Sabres’ low moments, but the recurring theme is a team that lacks situational awareness and maturity.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Columbia University has agreed to meet most of the demands the Trump administration presented it last week in a simmering dispute about how the university has responded to campus protests along with other matters involving campus operations.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Then, there is the matter of how the benefits of some cover crops are not fully realized until they are incorporated into the soil.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But Belinda understandably has her guard up, not wanting to have her heart broken a second time on this subject.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by Mayan Toledano Though Jennie has been the subject of countless photoshoots, the singer is quite camera shy.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beckett is perennially timely because his works concern themselves with those eternal questions that the political emergencies of the day cannot override.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, the question has been, does Minnesota reciprocate that interest?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Oak doors in a guest bath, and throughout the house, feature a lacquered motif inspired by Native American patterns.—
Michael James Gardner,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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For the business meeting, Queen Letizia wore a suit in a shade of black with a faint white pinstripe motif.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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