topics

noun

plural of topic
as in themes
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 Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026 This criticism may belie a bid to make complex topics more easily accessible to audiences ranging from Wall Street to the man on the street. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026 The exemption continues for certain other topics, including minor league baseball, the amateur draft, franchise relocation and ownership sales. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026 These and related efforts are intended to undermine or silence organizations that work or support work on topics like environment and human rights, work that often challenges current government actions and policies. — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Trump spoke about a wide of topics, also touching on the Supreme Court, economy, markets, Iran, the Federal Reserve and the 2026 midterm elections. — Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is a fashion journalist with over a decade of industry experience, covering topics such as personal style, shopping recommendations, and emerging trends. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026 In Oregon, Thomas helped develop the outlet’s investigative team and covered topics ranging from homelessness to immigration challenges, according to an ABC10 article announcing Thomas’s joining. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Along with Ars Technica Space Editor Eric Berger; the director of research at Quilty Space, Caleb Henry; and the host of the Main Engine Cut Off podcast, Anthony Colangelo, spoke about various topics. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
  1. themes
  2. matters
  3. subjects
  4. motifs
  5. questions
Noun
  • There are eight collections to consider, and, if six prints are too many for your bathroom, Haus and Hues offers a set of three with similar themes.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • But no one owns themes, fortunately for Swift, especially, but for everyone else too.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of themes
Noun
  • So the Heat are confident and Giannis is confident, which is what matters.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Skeptic count matters because venture capital has priced these labs at unprecedented multiples.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of matters
Noun
  • To burn Ormund out, Rhaenyra would have to cremate her own subjects.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Just thinking of what his subjects, used to the continuity of antiquity, might have made of this makes the heart flutter.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of subjects
Noun
  • The hotel’s design, by Stonehill Taylor, marries New England iconography with Asian motifs that ring true to Raffles’ origins in Singapore.
    — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • Designers like Chloé continue to embrace billowy blouses, floral motifs, and XL belts, while Dior doubled down on blooms in its Haute Couture collection.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of questions

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