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Examples of subject matter in a Sentence
I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.
She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
Recent Examples on the Web
The writer and executive producer wanted to create a similarly beloved family sitcom that was expressly Black, not only with the characters, but also in the subject matter the show covered.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Artwork can play an important role in supporting a movement like Parley’s for fundraising, communication, and building doors to subject matters which can otherwise be difficult for people to understand.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
That certainly sounds like a recipe for a No. 1 to me, almost regardless of subject matter.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
After passing the first tranche of spending bills with relative ease, this week's deadline aimed to give lawmakers more time to reach agreement on the larger package, which includes subject matter that's historically been more controversial.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024
After accepting the Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director, Oppenheimer writer-director Christopher Nolan told the press that his kids weren't all that impressed with the subject matter of his award-winning film.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
The record, like most albums these days, could have benefited from some trimming — some of the interludes add nothing of substance and the relative lack of variance in subject matter makes the 19-track set feel redundant quite quickly.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024
Hall said the focus on limiting DEI in the workplace mirrors actions taken by legislative bodies to ban specific reading or subject matters throughout public school systems that deal with race and gender.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Why the play hasn’t resurfaced sooner is certainly its subject matter.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near subject matter
Cite this Entry
“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
subject matter
noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter
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