as in topics
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 matters
The ability to read and comprehend is a foundational skill without which students are doomed to fail in mathematics and other subject matters.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in second through eighth grade.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Her subject matters have always been serious, but the artist has struggled with how the art institutions responded to her work.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
But the District works very hard to produce a curriculum that is focused on the tools that will best expand our students' understanding of subject matters.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in second through eighth grade.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Her subject matters have always been serious, but the artist has struggled with how the art institutions responded to her work.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
But the District works very hard to produce a curriculum that is focused on the tools that will best expand our students' understanding of subject matters.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matters
Noun
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Backers of the mayor accused Raman of changing her position on an array of topics, including police hiring, the city’s anti-encampment law and even who should be mayor.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But who would not wish for more paragraphs on these topics, produced by this particular writer?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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There were no details on the message’s contents.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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There were no details on the contents of the message.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Aida Ashouri, 43, a former deputy city attorney who has also worked as a legal aid and immigration attorney, made civil liberties, immigrant rights, tenant protections and government transparency central themes of her campaign.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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This election largely hewed to many of those same themes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The heels are crafted in a delicate rose Jimmy Choo lace, and are defined by romantic floral motifs throughout that are also layered over a sheer base.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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While the Sagrada Familia is his most famous work, Gaudi is well known for Park Güell, completed between 1900 and 1913, which features many of his iconic motifs, Casa Batlló, and the apartment building Casa Milà, which is mimics a wave.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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The two candidates vying for Fulton County Commission chair repeatedly questioned each other’s motives Monday during a testy debate ahead of their runoff election.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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Any motives and circumstances surrounding the event are currently unknown.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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To make matters worse, officials said that they are not being adopted fast enough.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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This is why wind speed matters so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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“Subject matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matters. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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