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
The topic will likely get a lot of attention in the next couple weeks as the world’s biggest tech companies issue quarterly results and update investors on their AI deployments.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Who’s the right person to lead this team at this moment on this topic?
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Sensing how uncomfortable Yousafzai was by the question, Kale quickly changed the topic.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Who’s the right person to lead this team at this moment on this topic?
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Sensing how uncomfortable Yousafzai was by the question, Kale quickly changed the topic.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topic
Noun
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Hard Rock International Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and includes a global chain of theme-bar restaurants, casinos, hotels and museums.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Why is amnesia such a favorite theme?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To compound matters, Nuno is the first West Ham head coach to be winless in his first four league games since Manuel Pellegrini in September 2018.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Previous studies relied on a process known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which amplifies small or degraded fragments of DNA, allowing scientists to analyze genetic material even from old or damaged organic matter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention the films and books based on the subject.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney, strongly disputed the accusations, saying that prosecutors characterized Rozier as a subject of their investigation and not a target.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Typically, programs go back and forth with specialists to hammer out grant details and questions in the months ahead of the disbursement date.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both experts noted that while the current package supports growth, the widening gap between low unemployment and soaring deficits poses questions about the viability of America’s debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Worn as a layer over her shoulders, Williams coordinated the coat with her midi dress, which featured the same macramé floral motif in a column silhouette.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Swifties wearing friendship bracelets or Lambs reviving Mariah [Carey]’s ’90s butterfly motifs aren’t waiting for approval from [magazines] anymore…they’re creating the trends in real time.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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