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the information or ideas that are discussed or dealt with in a book, movie, etc.; what something is about
I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing. The magazine's editors care more about style than about subject matter. She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
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Recent Examples of subject matter
When a fan shared a video of the performance on social media, many fans expressed sadness at the subject matter.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Founded in 2006, Portas Consulting consistently ranks among the top sports management consulting firms, providing its clients in the sector with a more tailored and specialist service and deeper subject matter expertise than the generalist management consultancies.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 13 May 2025
And while subject matter expertise is important, teaching is both a science and an art.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
But many in the scientific community are concerned about how the report will be written without the subject matter expertise of the hundreds of scientists and researchers, many of whom were non-federal employees voluntarily working on the report in service of the government.
—Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Founded in 2006, Portas Consulting consistently ranks among the top sports management consulting firms, providing its clients in the sector with a more tailored and specialist service and deeper subject matter expertise than the generalist management consultancies.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 13 May 2025
And while subject matter expertise is important, teaching is both a science and an art.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
But many in the scientific community are concerned about how the report will be written without the subject matter expertise of the hundreds of scientists and researchers, many of whom were non-federal employees voluntarily working on the report in service of the government.
—Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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At international grocery stores throughout Charlotte, like Golden Elephant Asian Market and Wow Supermarket, rising prices and delays in orders caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain the top topic of any conversation.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Plus, the top and bottom shelves feature a rattan wall that helps keep contents secure.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The latter two are themes the artist first discovered as a child at her grandmother’s house.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Nearly one-third of the way through the season, the Cubs’ propensity for big innings, especially late in games, is a continuing theme.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The issue is not that his subject continues to be queerness after exploring that idea in both Rothaniel and Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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During the discussion, the subject turned to social media reactions to the star.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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The motif of changelings—of fairies taking a human child and leaving a nonhuman child in its place—comes up throughout the story.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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The most significant of these fantastical detours is the recurring motif of Mike seeing visions of a woman who possibly represents his biological mother.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Defense questions Richard’s memory and motives Under cross-examination, Richard faced questions about her memory of the assaults and her personal motives.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Police said Sunday that no suspect has been identified and no motive is known.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Inside were human skeletal remains which officials believe were deposited for ritual purposes before the site was abandoned, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Pumpkins have high nutrient requirements and love soil with lots of organic matter, so for best results, amend the soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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The main question of contemporary cinema isn’t (pace the nominal avant-garde) whether to tell a story but what story to tell, how to tell it, and, for that matter, what a story is.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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