Examples of subject matter in a Sentence
I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.
She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
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As a starting place, readers can look for subject matter experts on the social network LinkedIn or search for research on Google Scholar.
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Andrea Hickerson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Surendran explained his attraction to the subject matter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
This was as much about environment as subject matter.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Farhadi’s name, the film’s star-power and the political charge of the subject matter make Parallel Tales a frontrunner for competition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Hickerson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Surendran explained his attraction to the subject matter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
This was as much about environment as subject matter.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Farhadi’s name, the film’s star-power and the political charge of the subject matter make Parallel Tales a frontrunner for competition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subject matter
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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