SUBJECT MATTERS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

subject matters

noun

plural of subject matter

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 His perspective on these dense subject matters comes through in the material. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit spotlights ongoing industry concerns about the mental health of crew and producers, including those working on documentaries dealing with traumatic subject matters. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026 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. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 The ability to read and comprehend is a foundational skill without which students are doomed to fail in mathematics and other subject matters. — 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

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Noun

This year’s conference is expected to focus on implementing existing climate commitments, reducing emissions and accelerating the clean energy transition, among other topics.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Attendees are invited to speak for five minutes about books on those topics.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of topics

Noun

What readers are saying The conversation explores the themes of remembrance and the ways different countries honor their war dead, particularly focusing on the UK's Remembrance Day.

— Tom Tugendhat, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
That’s the appropriate way of addressing the casting choices, which broaden the interfamily conflict themes of the play without causing a shift in focus or a reinterpretation.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of themes

Noun

Simple designs feature seasonal color themes or basic designs, while more ornate doormats feature intricate motifs or novelty shapes.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Designed from scratch, the NHL and Fanatics aimed to get details like local landmarks, motifs and culture more involved when creating the jerseys for each team.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of motifs

Noun

Among Americans, there is little tolerance for people who talk sympathetically about the motives of the 9/11 hijackers.

— Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
The motives and rooting interest are uncomplicated and impossible to misinterpret, and each straightforward emotional beat is delivered with such sincere and amplified force that resistance is futile.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of motives

Noun

Big stars like [previous retrospective subjects] Marlon Brando and Paul Newman make people approach the festival without feeling out of place.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
But there is an undeniable cruelty in thinking of people and their lives only as political subjects.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of subjects

Noun

The measure would require new local tax increases or extensions that are used for specific purposes to receive a two-thirds vote to pass.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The septet is also planning on working on new material for full-band endeavors as well as individual purposes.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of purposes

Noun

Citizens who had identification issues have until Tuesday to address those matters in person at their local elections office.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Each bed also includes a lifetime warranty, so feel free to shift your focus to more pressing matters, like how to style your Thanksgiving tablescape.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

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