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
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The plan includes supporting effective educator development, English language acquisition, among other topics, according to state education leaders.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Kramer said that the research proves parents should at least begin discussing these topics with their kids.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Read below about what to expect and watch out for, including topics like marijuana and the IPS debate.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
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Specialized themes span food, trekking, family travel, women-only departures, and short breaks.—
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There’s not much to quibble with in the market’s to-and-fro oscillations among sectors and themes so far.—
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Coker, to be clear, had no say in the matter.—
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
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The sensor can record long and short exposures simultaneously, improving sharpness when subjects move.—
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
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Yes, potential excuses exist, such as the Tigers’ switch to Daniels, a senior Stanford transfer whose tremendous performance (353 yards passing and two touchdowns, 89 yards rushing and two touchdowns) demands the question of why Freeze didn’t turn the offense over to him weeks ago.—
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The rest of the home features a similar color motif.—
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Playful yet structured, the manicure proves that a timeless motif can still feel fresh and fashion-forward.—
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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