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
In Anderson’s recent output, there’s a tension between his style growing more ornate and self-contained even as his subject matter feels increasingly ripped from the headlines, as Bilge Ebiri wrote in his recent profile of the filmmaker.
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Chris Stanton, Vulture, 13 June 2025
No expert is brought on board without demonstrating professionalism, fairness, and subject matter mastery.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Their music tackled a range of subject matter; from free-spirited dance tracks to songs confronting discrimination and political unrest.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 June 2025
Recently, our team launched a new certificate in AI Prompting, developed in partnership with subject matter experts, learning designers and employer advisors.
—Sara Leoni, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Chris Stanton, Vulture, 13 June 2025
No expert is brought on board without demonstrating professionalism, fairness, and subject matter mastery.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Their music tackled a range of subject matter; from free-spirited dance tracks to songs confronting discrimination and political unrest.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 June 2025
Recently, our team launched a new certificate in AI Prompting, developed in partnership with subject matter experts, learning designers and employer advisors.
—Sara Leoni, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
Noun
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Rice has been a hot-button topic in Japan, with surging prices and shortages leading to empty shelves in supermarkets across the country.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Throughout the hearing, Kobach advocated against the merits of climate public nuisance suits, using previous dismissals as evidence of the lack of feasibility of such claims, a topic which Sen. Cruz also discussed during his questioning.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
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In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.—
Alex Sundby
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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The book traces the theme that put this year's Met Gala on the map, and the history that precedes it, from a century old aesthetic to hip hop culture and beyond.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Boy names for Pisces Finn: Go ahead, lean into the aquatic theme!—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The judge did not address an issue with a second juror, which was the subject of a discussion when the courtroom was briefly closed to the public Friday.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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Ford’s rise and fall is the subject of a new documentary in Netflix’s Trainwreck series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
16 June 2025
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If you’re all flowered out, try ocean motifs instead—think seashells, starfish, or your favorite aquatic animal.—
Catie Pusateri,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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The silk suit with a jacquard motif of a siren, paying tribute to the Greek mythological Parthenope, proved the sartorial expertise of the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Barbara Slavin perceives a motive in Khamenei's actions after the U.S. attack: Ordering only a symbolic response, then approving a ceasefire with Israel.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Investigators haven’t revealed a motive in Lisa Lloyd’s killing.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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And the brands who roll with precision, purpose and personality will define the future of the category.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That facility, whose purpose remains unclear, appears to be intact.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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That's the gap between products that work and those that matter.—
Mara Dimofte,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Crisis Text Line’s services are not limited to matters of self-harm or suicide.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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