TOPICS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of topic

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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 topics The suit says the blog covered varied topics, including college basketball, baseball and travel — not solely Trump criticism. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 This story covers a range of topics, including mall redevelopment, mansion sales, unaffordable housing and city-state litigation. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026 The film showcase covered a wide range of topics and themes, including a feminist take on the Indian Kamasutra, a relationship story involving an android and the story of a man turning into a fish – yes, a fish! — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 In freshman writing classes, Harvard University is teaching students how large language models work, plus exploring AI topics such as copyright and disinformation. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The other standout feature of Google Workspace for Nonprofits are free AI courses which will focus on topics that nonprofits have shared with Google such as fundraising, marketing, and operations. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The ethical debate of posthumous books Posthumous publishing is one of the industry’s most contentious topics, for both adult and children’s authors. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 She is dedicated to making complex scientific topics accessible to a wide audience. — Big Think, 31 July 2026 While each state had a multitude of differing opinions on topics that ranged from best politician to best burger joint, a love in my heart grew for the people of each place. — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

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Empire of the Sun, the other top Aussie act in the mix, followed Disco Lines with its usual/unusual brand of futuristic, culturally convoluted and yet entirely well-received (at least by the Outside Lands fans) mix of themes and sounds.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
For a customized meal, head next door to the new Chef’s Table, where guests gather around a 10-seat table and have menus, pairings and themes tailored to their whims.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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The students will pursue research across a variety of subjects — cancer, biology, immunology, neurobiology, computational neuroscience, and quantum biology and medicine.

— John Odenthal, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
The film then introduces us to the four girls who are its principal subjects, and who will each set their sales goal and attempt to fulfill it through the duration of the Girl Scout Cookie season.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

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Go literal with scholastic motifs, or keep it subtle with bright colors and minimalist designs.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
And the motifs that dominated front pages and became ubiquitous on social media weren’t so much what happened on the court or pitch but how fans came together away from the stadium.

— Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of motifs

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As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
The Demand come out to the stage, and Ricochet questions what Strickland is doing there since the segment is supposed to be about the Trios Championship.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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