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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
So, the ability to poison an LLM might depend on the topic.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
While his conversation with Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton covered a wide range of studio strategies — from deal structures to maximizing Sony IP — the most pressing topic was the devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
But legal experts have pushed back on the idea that a constitutional convention could be convened around a single topic.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
While his conversation with Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton covered a wide range of studio strategies — from deal structures to maximizing Sony IP — the most pressing topic was the devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
But legal experts have pushed back on the idea that a constitutional convention could be convened around a single topic.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Josh Snyder, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
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Create a two-tone look by pairing sage green walls with crisp white wainscoting, then continue the modern rustic theme with natural elements such as a wood dining table, linen chair covers, and a sisal area rug.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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This fresh take on dependable blue resonates with the themes of trust and finance while spanning across generations in a way that feels both safe and current.Francois Botha, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 40 percent highlight health care and related issues—a slight increase from last year—while about one-third point to political matters, climate change, the environment or immigration as key concerns.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Two weeks ago Sauer filed an unusual friend-of-the-court brief in the pending TikTok case which urges the justices to put the matter on hold and allow the new president time to work out a deal.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Last year, a 33-year-old man was arrested twice in three days outside the TriBeCa home of Taylor Swift, another singer whose words are regularly the subject of speculation and dissection.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Using a framework like STEEP (Society, Technology, Environment, Economy, and Politics) ensures a holistic perspective on the varied aspects of the culture relevant to the research subject.Mary Meehan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The nurse then tried to clarify her earlier question.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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At that time, Trump initially picked Ratcliffe to lead the nation's spy agencies earlier in his first term, but withdrew his name amid questions about his qualifications for the role.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rather, the objects, motifs, and designs serve as expressed cultural values.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Fire, as the title suggests, provides a central motif of the book and a parable about the precariousness of existence: While the monks struggle to keep the flame of passion alive within, wildfires from without threaten to engulf them and destroy everything.Anderson Tepper, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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