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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For the delicate and elegant execution of a challenging subject matter.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The subject matter experts who build trust fastest are the ones who name the unspoken.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The two found common ground in the important subject matter.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The subject matter experts who build trust fastest are the ones who name the unspoken.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The two found common ground in the important subject matter.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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