Topicality (Noun)
Meaning
The attribute of being of interest at the present time; "the library had to discard books that had lost their topicality".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The documentary's themes of environmental degradation and conservation had maintained their topicality even decades after its release.
- Although the novel was once considered a classic, it had largely lost its topicality in contemporary society.
- The museum updated its exhibitions regularly to ensure they maintained their topicality and continued to engage visitors.
- The news channel focused on covering stories that were highly topical and relevant to current events.
- Researchers examined which viral hashtags still held topicality among social media users over time and which ones quickly lost interest.