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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of topic
Trades, mechanisms and player rights are standard in other American sports but require a steep learning curve to confidently discuss player movement and squad building: two topics that generate discussion more than almost anything achieved on the field.
—
Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
China dedicates significant resources to gathering information on foreign agencies, institutions, and individuals who might promote policies that harm Chinese interests or influence international debates on topics of importance to Beijing.
—Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
The child tax credit was also a popular topic during the presidential race in 2024, with both Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris publicly supporting the tax break, but disagreeing on who should get it.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
He’s even written a book about this topic, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better, which has gotten rave reviews and has been translated into six languages.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for topic 
Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
China dedicates significant resources to gathering information on foreign agencies, institutions, and individuals who might promote policies that harm Chinese interests or influence international debates on topics of importance to Beijing.
—Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
The child tax credit was also a popular topic during the presidential race in 2024, with both Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris publicly supporting the tax break, but disagreeing on who should get it.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
He’s even written a book about this topic, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better, which has gotten rave reviews and has been translated into six languages.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for topic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
-
Unlike those series, Paradise never convincingly builds out its world or gives us characters rich enough to deepen our engagement with the themes.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
-
CoT may not have featured as an overt theme at either the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) or National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, two of the largest industry trade shows in January.—
Beth Ann Kaminkow,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Then there’s the matter of his authoritarian socialist state – on the far side of the ideological spectrum from Trump’s rightwing MAGA movement.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Separately, Reuters reported Friday that Glencore approached Rio Tinto late last year about the possibility of combining their businesses, citing a source familiar with the matter.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The social media influencer, known for high-profile relationships with actors Michael B. Jordan, Damson Idris and rapper Future, is the subject of an exclusive interview and photo shoot for the iconic men’s magazine, returning to newsstands on Feb. 10 for the first time in nearly five years.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The 22-year-old is accused of overstaying his terms of admission to the U.S. Rodriguez-Urbina is also the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for extortion, ICE said.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Other county department heads were prodded by the supervisors on the questions that have come repeatedly from constituents.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Where were questions about Syria, Iran, Yemen, or Saudi Arabia?—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
With its signature skull motifs, crystal embellishments, and unapologetically maximalist designs, there is no doubt that the brand has claimed a singular space in the industry—one that is fueled by a celebratory energy few can rival.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
-
In a summery touch, a large rose motif was embroidered across the chest, which complemented her open-toe mules.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near topic
Cite this Entry
“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share