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topical

[top-i-kuhl] / ˈtɒp ɪ kəl /




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It’s not just that the humor often feels too topical or reliant on pop culture, but that the culture it’s relying on is pandering to younger audiences.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

She had been using more topical steroids to manage her skin flares while working night shifts - but the redness had spread.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She stopped taking topical and oral steroids in July 2022 after they sent her into a huge flare.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He was a finalist for an Online Journalism Award for his coverage of Simone Biles, and his co-produced series on topical political issues was a Webby Award honoree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Once we bought the wax and some topical medicine to numb the inside of my nose, we marched back out of the store.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos




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