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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matters
  1. topics
  2. contents
  3. themes
  4. motifs
  5. motives
  6. subjects
  7. purposes
  8. matters
Noun
  • The suit says the blog covered varied topics, including college basketball, baseball and travel — not solely Trump criticism.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This story covers a range of topics, including mall redevelopment, mansion sales, unaffordable housing and city-state litigation.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of topics
Noun
  • The book served as a key piece of evidence from the prosecution thus far, though Davis has pleaded not guilty and has distanced himself from the contents of the memoir, saying the information in the book was false and designed to sell copies.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Called to Oallen, a town about 125 miles southwest of Sydney, police officers established a crime scene but did not examine the contents too closely.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contents
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  • Empire of the Sun, the other top Aussie act in the mix, followed Disco Lines with its usual/unusual brand of futuristic, culturally convoluted and yet entirely well-received (at least by the Outside Lands fans) mix of themes and sounds.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For a customized meal, head next door to the new Chef’s Table, where guests gather around a 10-seat table and have menus, pairings and themes tailored to their whims.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of themes
Noun
  • The church’s nave is decorated in the incredibly intricate Manueline style – motifs that pay tribute to the sea trade that made Portugal rich.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
  • His designs were distinguished by adventurous use of color and unconventional materials, often incorporating motifs drawn from nature, animals and the fantastical.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • Nobody’s motives seem 100 percent pure in Monsters of God, self-assessments notwithstanding.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The internet backlash was swift, calling out the event as a ridiculous expense and calling into question OpenAI's motives.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of motives
Noun
  • The students will pursue research across a variety of subjects — cancer, biology, immunology, neurobiology, computational neuroscience, and quantum biology and medicine.
    — John Odenthal, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The film then introduces us to the four girls who are its principal subjects, and who will each set their sales goal and attempt to fulfill it through the duration of the Girl Scout Cookie season.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of subjects
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  • If approved, the legislation would extend exemptions to class cars built between 1976 and 1985 that are used primarily for exhibition purposes and have limited use on public roadways.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Warner said Idaho Public Archaeology, which has had around 400 volunteers and 5,000 visitors to various projects over the years, serves multiple purposes.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of purposes
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  • Emergency responders were expected to be busy dealing with urgent matters for 36 hours as the storm passed Hawaii, with damage assessment expected to begin on Monday, said the governor.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • What matters is finding your people, in whatever form that takes, whether that’s online, in a support group, in one friend who really sees you, or in the stories of strangers who made it through something similar.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of matters

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“Subject matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matters. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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