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
Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in second through eighth grade.
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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
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
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The growth of the medium will be among the key topics of conversation today at MIP London, where COL chief Oh will be speaking.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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The contents of Koong’s makeup bag ranges from standard drugstore products to the most expensive brands around, thanks to Gu.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Future steps Once a tentative agreement is reached, Veit said, both the firefighters’ union and the Independence City Council will hold votes on whether to approve its contents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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While this tends to be the case for any Mercury retrograde, those themes are bolstered by the fact that this Mercury retrograde hits your twelfth house of spirituality.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Presidential historian Timothy Naftali pointed out that in 1996, Bill Clinton used his State of the Union to set the themes of his Democratic reelection campaign.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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While the weight and material of the set is noteworthy, the beautiful matelassé-style pattern—complete with floral motifs and geometric designs—adds a sophisticated touch to any space.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Anchored by a 56-foot indoor heated pool, the spa is framed in soft lighting with mirrors and custom ceramic interiors etched with mountain motifs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kingston criticized developers wanting to tear down City Hall and remake the area, questioning both their track record and their motives.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since the start of the month, calls have poured into the church, calling for Ruby’s death and touting conspiracy theories about his motives.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every trip subjects frames, axles, and brake systems to dynamic forces and shifting loads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories — and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The thing to remember is these administrative arrest warrants have been deemed justified by courts in immigration purposes.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Delays or revisions might be necessary with financial matters – taxes, debts, loans and inheritances.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Major League Baseball scrambles to accommodate the local distribution needs of more than a half-dozen clubs formerly affiliated with the Main Street Sports RSNs, the Atlanta Braves have elected to take matters into their own hands.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Subject matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matters. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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