That topic is too intimate to share with casual acquaintances.
Source: tatoeba (40542)
Topic
/ˈtɒpɪk/
Synonyms for "topic" (271 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (55)
Noun(29 words)
mattersubjectthemeaboutnessactivity themeaffairagendumaging processanalysis of algorithmsareaassignment topicbe studiedbeing studiedbiologize biology topicsbusinesscalculate by categorychapter topicchemistry subfieldcircle back with updatescitizenship topic
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civics topiccivil rights eraclassroom topiccommon educational topicconcernconcern parentsconservation themecontent conceptcontent of
Adjective(3 words)
biological conceptcatalan matèriacontent word
Preposition(1 words)
concerning issues
Strong matches (81)
continuitycontrivancecross questioncross-interrogatorycross-questiondebating pointdemanddenouementdesigndevelopmentdeviceepisodeessencefablefalling actionfeelergimmickgistheadheading
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Verb(2 words)
convert electrical energydoes matter
Noun(40 words)
course areacourse conceptcourse subjectcriminal-law conceptcudcurrent mattercurriculum itemcurriculum topicdebate promptdiscussion itemdrawing prompteducation subjecteducation themeessay promptexample subjectfieldfocusgeneral chemistry topicgenetics unitgerman motiv
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Adjective(9 words)
cultural rebellion themescultural topiceducational themefrench motifhistorical topicinstructional subjectitalian materialatin materialatin materia topics
Related words (135)
Adjective(10 words)
main academic subjectnonenvironment topicphysical matterponderablepotted plant drynesspublic mattersimple subjectsolid matter the materialtheoretical subjectwhole subject
Noun(74 words)
math topicmath topicsmathematics conceptsmatter a lotmatter at handmatter during reactionmatter formatter for discussionmatter inmatter in educationmatter in experimentsmatter in questionmatter mostmatter propertiesmatter tomatter to accuracymatter to resultsmatter under investigationmatter under studymattered greatly
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matternessmattersmatters of importancemootmootsmore conceptualmotifmotifsmunicipal meeting topicsnarrative subjectnorwegian læreobject under studyoccitan matèriapet care modulepreoccupationspromptpsychologyrecognition of patternsresearch issueresearch subjectresearch topicrespectingromanian discuțieschool subjectssentence subjectsocial issuesocial science topicstasesstate matterstory subjectstory themestudent subjectstudy topicsubjsubject a paragraph tosubject a text tosubject areassubject of researchsubject of sentencesubject of studysubject someone tosubject tosubjectssustainability focussystem topicteaching subjecttech history topictheme a projecttheme a unitthemesthingthingstotal energy consumption trendunit topic
Verb(4 words)
matters mostmatters to meraise a questionstudied current events
Determiner(3 words)
the subjectthis subjectthis thing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: matter, subject, theme, aboutness, action.
- Sentence evidence is available for topic, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "topic".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "topic"
Keep "topic" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "topic" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "topic", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "topic" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
9 entriesacademic topiccentral motifcurrent topichistory topichot topicmath topicrecurring motifscience topicstory theme
Collocations
5 entriesmain topictopic areatopic headingtopic of discussiontopic sentence
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
It's not a suitable topic for discussion.
Source: tatoeba (42207)
Nevertheless, the topic is worth discussing.
Source: tatoeba (42990)
The topic is worth discussing.
Source: tatoeba (43253)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "topic"?
Closest matches include matter, subject, theme, aboutness, action.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "topic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.