topical

Example Sentences

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Again, this is presumably meant to add a frisson of topical ambiguity to the play’s happy ending.

From The Wall Street Journal

The play, directed by Ms. Kauffman with impressive attention to both its characterizations and its philosophical implications, has only become more unsettlingly topical since it was written.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Other natural ingredients, such as mustard oil, or the topical medication imiquimod are known to also stimulate the TRPA1 receptor, but unlike rosemary, those can cause irritation and inflammation."

From Science Daily

Even the best topical antifungal options achieve relatively low cure rates, underscoring the need for treatments that can reliably reach microbes deep within the nail.

From Science Daily

Southport Lifeboat described the events as "bizarre", adding: "It's quite topical for the time of year though, isn't it?"

From BBC