How to Use subject matter in a Sentence

subject matter

noun
  • She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
  • I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.
  • Which are the artists to watch and what is their subject matter?
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • The Menu, flirts with the subject matter by pairing food and death.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Here’s some books on the subject matter of World War II.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Is that just a byproduct of this world and subject matter?
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2023
  • It’s not just the famous subject matter that helped the short film rack up so many views.
    — Bryan Campbell, Forbes, 17 June 2022
  • The main subject matter and the main character in the film is music.
    — Ariana Marsh, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Aug. 2021
  • The subject matter may be challenging, but the prose projects hope for the survivors.
    — Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The subject matter, the way it was filmed, just kind of the overall aesthetic.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 17 May 2022
  • In line with the weight of its subject matter, ABC is putting heavy muscle behind the project.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Who would ever think to set a song with this subject matter?
    — Jill Mapes, Pitchfork, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The creators of Watch Night are hardly the first to go up against such gnarly subject matter and end up in a bit of a mess.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2023
  • This is dark subject matter and, framed in a certain way, could be quite bleak.
    — Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • How did the two of you prepare to tackle that subject matter?
    — Abby Monteil, Them, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Partly this is a function of the strangeness of its subject matter, the expanse of the great black deep.
    — Amy Brady, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2021
  • In her view, this is because of her work’s subject matter.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2021
  • This extends to the C-suite, subject matter experts (SMEs) and sales as well.
    — Natalie Nathanson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The very subject matter resonates with her and so many others.
    — Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Her prose skips lightly across the page, no matter how dark the subject matter.
    — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The subject matter is rough, but the film rewards the tough sit: The movie has earned wide critical acclaim.
    — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Of course, Pearl Jam was still very much a grunge band, not pulling any punches with its subject matter.
    — cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
  • While spending more time at home, Ross found new subject matter to work with.
    — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • While the song was a hit, the subject matter put Ian at the center of controversy.
    — Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • But also because of the approach of the subject matter.
    — Erik Morse, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Waugh said the show’s realism and diverse subject matter placed it in a league of its own.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
  • Davis said the guide is meant to help parents discuss the subject matter with their children.
    — Sara Smart, CNN, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Gabriel often returns to the subject matter of taking stock in the latter part of one’s life.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But Adolescence does retain a similar importance of subject matter in its wrenching story about a young English boy credibly accused of stabbing a female classmate to death.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 May 2025
  • What’s even more remarkable is that Victor (who uses they/she pronouns) landed such a lucrative indie distribution deal for a film revolving around very serious subject matter.
    — Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 17 May 2025

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