as in topic
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
Special sessions are called by the governor or by a petition of three-fifths of the members of both the state House and Senate and are limited to specific subject matters.
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Sophia Eppley,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
But the special is not good or bad on the merits of its subject matter.
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Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Special masters are subject matter experts who oversee implementation of a settlement and handle questions and disputes, subject to review by the district court judge.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
But Tuesday’s edition was particularly raw given the subject matter Leo covered.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for subject matter
Sophia Eppley,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
But the special is not good or bad on the merits of its subject matter.
—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Special masters are subject matter experts who oversee implementation of a settlement and handle questions and disputes, subject to review by the district court judge.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
But Tuesday’s edition was particularly raw given the subject matter Leo covered.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for subject matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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After hours of debate on Tuesday, the Broward County School Board has paused the rollout of an artificial intelligence platform following concerns regarding privacy, cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
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Its summer program is built as a four or five-day series, with each two-hour session focused on a theme like pastry-making or global flavors.
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The first box was the Snack Blind Box, and the second box was the Fiber Blind Box, meaning Wednesday's drop will be one of the other two themes.
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.
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During that encounter, the officer discharged their firearm, striking the subject.
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The Oscar-winning actress’ dress was comprised of pink lace and featured semi-sheer fabric beneath the botanical motifs throughout the delicate material.
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But lucky visitors to the pope or Secretariat of State walk along it en route to their audiences and are treated to biblical scenes, from the Old Testament and New, as well as botanical motifs in painting and stucco.
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Authorities have not announced a possible motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Police said the motive and circumstances surrounding the episode are under investigation.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.
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The news comes as Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — home to the Air Force's Basic Military Training program — grapples with a flu outbreak that has infected 275 people in recent weeks, a congressional staffer with knowledge of the matter told CBS News.
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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