SUBJECT MATTER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

subject matter

noun

Definition of subject matter

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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 At the time of this story’s publication, subject matter experts have only partially checked the Lean files. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 Silicon Valley has paled in comparison to Wall Street as a sexy subject matter on the big screen historically, as research by Rentrak found, though box office totals are not apples-to-apples comparisons of performance. — Liz Rappaport, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Russell’s previous things, HBO put money into, but the whole anti-DEI crusade has meant that a subject matter like this has made American companies scared to invest in it. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Nevertheless, priority is given to event documentaries with high-impact subject matter, exceptional access and/or exclusivity. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subject matter

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Noun

That topic is the next to be brought up, thanks to the show’s producer, Tamra Judge.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Another touchstone Jones wants to tackle head-on is AI, the hot button topic of the day.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of topic

Noun

Yet after years of calls for tech and ISPs to take a greater responsibility to curb infringement, the legislation would be a new tool for studios, producers and other content creators to curb piracy.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Blitz will support research and content workflows across the Aggies’ football and basketball programs.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of content

Noun

The fallen Jedi’s theme is used again near the end of the film when Adam goes to confront his colleague Tom.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.

— Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of theme

Noun

Nearly a year ago, the Louvre itself was the subject of a major heist in which $102 million worth of crown jewels were stolen in broad daylight from the Galerie d’Apollon, not far from the Mona Lisa.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
La Bola Negra became the subject of a competitive bidding war following its world premiere in Cannes, where Los Javis were awarded the fest’s best director prize for the film in a tie with Paweł Pawlikowski for Fatherland.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of subject

Noun

My 300-plus-mile itinerary between Los Angeles and San Francisco dipped in and out of these motifs, with surprises along the way.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Simultaneously a tumor and a light source, the refulgent motif holds grief and release.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of motif

Noun

The domestication of transposons for new purposes has also been implicated in the evolution of the placenta — a defining feature of nearly all mammals.

— Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
If the customer has already left the store, a prompt telephone report may serve a similar purpose.

— Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of purpose

Noun

The Aries Full Moon illuminates your domestic 4th house, bringing a family matter, living situation, or question of emotional security into clearer focus.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Four people with knowledge of the matter, including a diplomatic source, told Reuters that the TPLF had ordered both companies to shut down the networks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

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