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.
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The subject matter – dogs, ducks, propeller planes – seems exactly the sort of thing that might attract the eye of a little girl.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Discussing how the play balances heavy subject matter with humor, Radcliffe said the script allows performers to shift tone quickly.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
As such, the Saturday release schedule is designed to highlight the cinematic qualities and subject matter of The Madison, positioning its release as a pair of date-night events for audiences.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
In addition to the novella, the collection contains seven shorts whose subject matter and themes remain consistent through her larger body of work.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Discussing how the play balances heavy subject matter with humor, Radcliffe said the script allows performers to shift tone quickly.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
As such, the Saturday release schedule is designed to highlight the cinematic qualities and subject matter of The Madison, positioning its release as a pair of date-night events for audiences.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
In addition to the novella, the collection contains seven shorts whose subject matter and themes remain consistent through her larger body of work.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subject matter
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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