as in topic
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
The subject matter—gang violence, emerging sexuality, the persistent salience of race in American life—is not typically considered appropriate for the kindergarten set, but Ira had his reasons.
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, the State Bar told The Times that all questions were reviewed by content validation panels and subject matter experts ahead of the exam for factors including legal accuracy, minimum competence and potential bias.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Our team of computer and social scientists has tackled the challenge of interpreting image content by combining artificial intelligence methods with human subject matter experts to study how visual social media posts change in high-risk situations.
—Ernesto Verdeja, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
The State Bar defended its practices, telling the LA Times that all questions underwent review by content validation panels and subject matter experts before the exam.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, the State Bar told The Times that all questions were reviewed by content validation panels and subject matter experts ahead of the exam for factors including legal accuracy, minimum competence and potential bias.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Our team of computer and social scientists has tackled the challenge of interpreting image content by combining artificial intelligence methods with human subject matter experts to study how visual social media posts change in high-risk situations.
—Ernesto Verdeja, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
The State Bar defended its practices, telling the LA Times that all questions underwent review by content validation panels and subject matter experts before the exam.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
Noun
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Promotion had been the hot topic of conversation for days in North Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The next pope is likely to find this topic right at the top of his in-tray.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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But that does not seem to be the case even as less total content will be given out at that price.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The series joins Netflix’s expanding catalog of Asian content as the streamer continues investing in region-specific storytelling with global appeal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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Things might heat up for you mid-month when Jupiter in Gemini squares the North Node in Pisces on May 18, echoing themes that began back in December 2024 around expansion, fate, and trusting your life’s direction.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Sanders' post echoes a consistently Christian theme that the family has exuded throughout the situation.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Deepfakes are photos, videos or audio altered or created by artificial intelligence to appear real, often without the subject of the media's consent.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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At that point, the subject turned to the Jaguars’ roster.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Other video motifs include UFOs, idyllic green pastures, and vigorous exhortations to drink only the purest, rawest milk.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
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Beneath the blazer, Kate continued her olive color motif with a cashmere sweater by Johnstons of Elgin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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One student remains hospitalized almost five months after the shooting, police said Police determined the teen shooter had an obsession with mass violence, school shootings, and weapons, though a clear motive might never be revealed.—
Jared Ochacher,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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Authorities said this week that a motive in the shooting is unclear, according to the outlets.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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Israel accuses Hamas of diverting aid for its purposes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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While compensation matters, the strongest driver of engagement is a sense of belonging and purpose at work.—
Nikhil Arora,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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More On Voles Raccoons Raccoons are clever, opportunistic feeders, eating whatever’s readily available, including plant and animal matter, garbage, pet food, bird seed, vegetable gardens, and eggs from chicken coops.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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