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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
By combining data and subject matter expertise, AI provides strategic, transparent recommendations.
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Michael Amori, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The song’s serious subject matter falls in line with Jelly Roll’s mission of supporting those who are incarcerated or hurting, a mission Brown supports.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
The decline is even more pronounced in top-tier cities like Shanghai, where the fertility rate is a mere 0.6, far below the 2.1 that subject matter experts say is necessary to sustain a population.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
While their styles and subject matter differ, Rodricks reminds me of Michael Olesker, another talented writer who for many years wrote a column for The Baltimore Sun.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michael Amori, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The song’s serious subject matter falls in line with Jelly Roll’s mission of supporting those who are incarcerated or hurting, a mission Brown supports.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
The decline is even more pronounced in top-tier cities like Shanghai, where the fertility rate is a mere 0.6, far below the 2.1 that subject matter experts say is necessary to sustain a population.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
While their styles and subject matter differ, Rodricks reminds me of Michael Olesker, another talented writer who for many years wrote a column for The Baltimore Sun.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Richard Davenport,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Reuters reported on Friday that the National Security Council hosted discussions this week on the topic and that the White House was exploring legal authorities that Trump could use to issue an executive order to end USAID's independence.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Many low-carb diets are higher in protein than standard diets, and many high-protein diets are naturally lower in carbohydrates due to their high protein content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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Deepfake content led to fraud losses of over $12 billion in 2023, according to Deloitte.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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On the film side, Netflix is billing Frozen Hot Boys as having a similar underdog theme to Mad Unicorn.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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His work explored complex themes, including liberation, aviation, and expansion.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Many have already been the subject of court challenges, and more are expected as federal agencies begin taking steps to implement Mr. Trump's directives.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The combination of classic material and an A-list of artists from multiple generations would have been enough to melt anyone’s icy blue heart, even the chilly woman who was the subject of the old Hiatt ballad of that name.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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Much like the song, a marching band is present in the preview, with a heavy sports motif serving as the foundation for the vision.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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An unusual Victorian-style chair with a star motif is upholstered in rich burgundy velvet.—
Sonia S. Braga,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors claimed Miriam’s motive for murder was money.—
Lindsey Schwartz,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Her motives remain murky, but her reign of terror doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
2 Feb. 2025
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While the crew endured the challenges of confinement for the sake of science, their work embodies a larger purpose: enabling future explorers to journey farther and stay longer.—
Anastasia Stepanova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Still, when even some of Nintendo's own biggest titles are notably underperforming in matters of frame rate, draw distances, and textures—the last couple of core Pokémon games, Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet being particularly egregious examples—there's a problem.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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According to a report in The New York Times, the Black Hawk helicopter may have been flying too high and at least half a mile off its approved path, citing multiple people briefed on the matter.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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