as in topics
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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Take the topics discussed, or perhaps not discussed, at the family dinner table and host them in fun places where the public can easily engage.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025 -
At work, however, the topics are closer to our heart, have a more immediate impact on our day, and are issues where our reactions might actually move the needle on a topic.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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By the third century, its contents had fallen to less than 5% silver.—
Alex Pron,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hearings took place on Capitol Hill this week, with members of Congress grilling Patel on the contents of the files and why more information was not publicly released.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hoffmann-Burchardi believes investors should focus on artificial intelligence, power and resources' themes to outperform the broader market over the longer term.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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When speaking to and surveying end-users about security tools and policies, a few themes frequently arise.—
Eyal Benishti,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Pumpkins, leaves, and other fall motifs!—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The motifs are also seen on a travel wardrobe, which includes silk pajamas, T-shirts, hoodies, comfort blankets, sandals, tennis shoes and a diverse range of accessories.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bullet casings recovered at the scene were etched with anti-fascist messages, suggesting ideological motives.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the laconic tones of a police report, Ibargüengoitia investigates the murders and their motives, the society and the profession - the oldest of all, but no less mysterious for that - which precipitated them.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the study, subjects were instructed not to use their regular acne routine, and all used the same cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen without acne-fighting ingredients.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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While detailing the first in-person meeting between her and Rodríguez, Pascal spoke about the specific rhetoric that trans actors sometimes come up against, which is that trans actors should connect with trans subjects based solely on identity, rather than the many other aspects of their humanity.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Again, Dell’s frequent price shifts can dramatically alter each configuration's value, so timing matters.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when rolling out a difficult organizational change, setting clear guidelines shows visible commitment, and provides immediate small wins that prove why change matters.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Subject matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matters. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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