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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of topics In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books. —
ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 Privacy and ethics while matching data with locations were hot topics during Friday’s panel discussion on GIS technology and uses. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 There were two big topics of conversation in the hallways this time around, Lang says. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 Over the course of the interview, Speedy and his guest will weave their way through topics related to the celebrity’s life and career, setting the stage for a lively conversation primed for viral clipouts. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026 Demi Moore, who had just come off a seriously stylish awards season campaign for The Substance and who had spoken about all things beauty, aging and self-confidence as part of her promotion for the film, which looked at those topics through a comedic horror lens. —Nancy Mattia, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 In some of the experiments, participants picked the topics. —Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026 The free event will feature discussions on women's health topics, a question-and-answer panel with OB-GYNs, and a labor and delivery floor tour. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 When students are introduced to most new topics, schools can slowly scaffold learning. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 Privacy and ethics while matching data with locations were hot topics during Friday’s panel discussion on GIS technology and uses. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 There were two big topics of conversation in the hallways this time around, Lang says. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 Over the course of the interview, Speedy and his guest will weave their way through topics related to the celebrity’s life and career, setting the stage for a lively conversation primed for viral clipouts. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026 Demi Moore, who had just come off a seriously stylish awards season campaign for The Substance and who had spoken about all things beauty, aging and self-confidence as part of her promotion for the film, which looked at those topics through a comedic horror lens. —Nancy Mattia, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 In some of the experiments, participants picked the topics. —Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026 The free event will feature discussions on women's health topics, a question-and-answer panel with OB-GYNs, and a labor and delivery floor tour. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 When students are introduced to most new topics, schools can slowly scaffold learning. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topics
Noun
-
The effort to subtly incorporate climate themes into games echoes similar initiatives in film and TV.— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
-
As usual, Bey’s lyrics touch on heavy themes without pressing on them.— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
What does rankle, however, is that that by glossing over such matters, the final film has been mostly stripped of any humanity, good and bad.— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
-
Fed officials are not entitled to the same special deference in their stewardship of public monies…or in bank regulatory and supervisory policy…or in areas affecting international finance, among other matters.— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Students would take classes on subjects such as the New Testament, advanced geometry, and rhetoric, and earn a liberal-arts degree in Catholic studies.— Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
-
But Michaels, in stark contrast to most of Neville’s previous subjects, is alive.— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The 18-karat 5N gold, white ceramic and stainless steel design editions all have a signature deep-blue dial with a sunray finish and Little Prince motifs on the back of their cases.— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
-
To Add Insult to Injury • Some animal motifs that have been slowly building throughout the season get some emphasis here.— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But his appointment to the role in the first place has raised questions for Starmer and about the vetting process for Mandelson.— Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
-
My friend has always been ultra-sensitive, easily offended, misconstruing my questions.— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Topics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/topics. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
