subject matter

noun

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Examples: subject matter in a Sentence

Definition of subject matter

: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study

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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 of subject matter from the Web

Misplaced motifs Rule: Artwork should have the right colors, be the right size, and also have the right subject matter.

— marni jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "7 mistakes rookie DIY decorators make," 13 July 2018
There’s the absorbing, insightful way its leading characters quietly interact and the sense of conviction about the challenging subject matter.

— colin covert, Detroit Free Press, "‘Leave No Trace’ is a moving father-daughter story," 12 July 2018
That felt like a big hurdle to engage with us on that subject matter, so that was one way.

— recode staff, Recode, "Full transcript: Nat Geo executives Courteney Monroe, Rachel Webber and Susan Goldberg on Recode Decode," 6 July 2018
His philosophy was that subject matter was a vehicle and regardless of its complexity, it could be simplified in such a way that any student could at least grasp the concept.

— courant.com, "Jack W. Cohen," 30 June 2018
Because of the sensitive subject matter, conscientious employers will try and maintain the confidentiality of both the accuser and the accused.

— elizabeth kiefer, Glamour, "What to Do When You've Been Sexually Harassed at Work," 30 May 2018
The first season largely avoided those pitfalls, in part by dealing so unflinchingly with the difficult subject matter.

— brian lowry, CNN, "'13 Reasons Why' offers fewer reasons to watch second season," 16 May 2018
But Westworld’s are so often circling the exact same subject matter from slightly different angles, one after another, for a solid hour.

— todd vanderwerff, Vox, "Westworld finally answers some big questions in “Reunion”," 30 Apr. 2018
Plenty of bands have done heavy music and subject matter well.

— tj kliebhan, Chicago Reader, "Do This / Music Jeff Rosenstock talks about his notorious Pitchfork set and how he’s sticking to his DIY punk principles," 24 Apr. 2018

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