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 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.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Though the movie calls back to The Twilight Zone, the supernatural subject matter is explored through an entirely fresh lens.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The author said her latest novel also reflects her tendency to balance serious subject matter with humor.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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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
Though the movie calls back to The Twilight Zone, the supernatural subject matter is explored through an entirely fresh lens.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The author said her latest novel also reflects her tendency to balance serious subject matter with humor.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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Similarly, nonfiction about topics completely outside your everyday experience is also beneficial, improving your ability to focus and think critically about problems from multiple perspectives.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Some of the most successful faceless channels are centered around narrow educational topics.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The teams have to write out their mixtape lists on a dry-erase board styled like a cassette, with the night shift guessing the day shift’s themes based on their song titles.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Various of their theme weeks and packages (especially, Summer or Winter Discovery) are highly recommended and sought after for this same reason.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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That helps explain why videos about subjects that might appear niche can attract massive mainstream audiences.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Still, New York kept chipping, chipping away, before the last two and a half minutes of a game that will be savored, dissected, and, take it to the bank, the subject of books and documentaries.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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An extra set of tongues allows the wearer a choice of gold or black, and both carry the blue stitching motif signature to Bonito’s sneakers.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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While Washington’s coalition of supporters inspired Obama’s approach to politics, Washington’s iconic sunrise beam motif — a common feature on political buttons — also influenced Obama’s iconic presidential campaign logo.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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But so far no suspect has been identified, and police haven’t even disclosed a motive.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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On top of doggedly tracking a serial killer whose murder spree started decades earlier, our shrewd heroine uncovers a tangled workplace conspiracy that's as sinister as her prime suspect's motives.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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That purpose might come from family, work, creativity, advocacy, faith or friendships.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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And while the White House got to work immediately on the Knicks visiting, the Seahawks visit is apparently another matter.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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