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Synonyms & Antonyms of subject matter
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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The first known use of subject matter was in 1657
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