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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Children can learn a wide variety of topics, from phonics to science, technology, engineering and math subjects.
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—Ian Gross, Harvard Business Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Hot topics: Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and what screams love more than nachos, Minecraft and pickles?
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Book Buy Now Read more on Sales and marketing or related topics AI and machine learning, Generative AI and Technology and analytics
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Ian Gross is a go-to-market leader in the technology sector, having served in strategy and operations roles at LinkedIn, IBM and Boston Consulting Group.
—Ian Gross, Harvard Business Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Hot topics: Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and what screams love more than nachos, Minecraft and pickles?
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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While both puzzles are word-based, Connections challenges users to find common themes in a set of words.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Stars leaned into the old-school Hollywood glamor theme, and looked to legends of the hair and makeup world for help.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One possibility is finding savings from repealing Biden administration policies on matters like student loans, sources said.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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After enduring his mother’s lies, Kanan assumed control of his life and took matters into his own hands by orchestrating the plan that ended in the deaths of Ronnie and Detective Howard.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So, instead of collecting neural metrics at the individual level, ISC identifies common effects seen in the brains of multiple subjects.—
Paul McClure
February 16,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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How to Enhance Positive Feelings with Food The association between negative feelings and food has been the subject of much study — including feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So every team needs to encourage its catchers to do lots of challenging — and ask lots of questions.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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According to the house, each motif on the dress took 3.5 hours to embroider.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Much of her inspiration comes from French impressionist paintings and her motifs, materials and techniques combine western and eastern influences.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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