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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
The Visual Medium Has a Message How does the medium in which an image is rendered, its materiality, shape our perception of the subject matter?
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JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2025
Specialized expertise development that deepens knowledge in a particular area, creating valuable subject matter experts who can mentor others.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Under this model, interviews with subject matter experts that had previously been easy to arrange were consistently denied, and information was withheld from the media, sometimes putting the city’s constituents at risk.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Firing the nonpolitical staffers, who typically serve two-year stints on the council, has left the NSC severely understaffed and lacking subject matter experts from across government.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2025
Specialized expertise development that deepens knowledge in a particular area, creating valuable subject matter experts who can mentor others.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Under this model, interviews with subject matter experts that had previously been easy to arrange were consistently denied, and information was withheld from the media, sometimes putting the city’s constituents at risk.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Firing the nonpolitical staffers, who typically serve two-year stints on the council, has left the NSC severely understaffed and lacking subject matter experts from across government.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
Noun
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Promotion had been the hot topic of conversation for days in North Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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While Liverpool are cruising to the Premier League title, there has been one topic dominating the conversation; the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the survey found overspending due to guilt is a common theme among parents, researchers also noted this stems from a good place.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since her husband’s victory, Stoll has been the subject of gossip, innuendo, and outright hate in the media and online.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Messier 104 was discovered back in 1781 by the French astronomer Pierre Méchain—and has since been the subject of investigation by several major telescopes, including not only Hubble but also the James Webb Space Telescope.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Another motif of this season is how many of these directors’ later films are not readily available.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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That space wraps around to a fireside den with a desk and a window seat, plus a dining area that has a buffet topped with custom leaded-glass panels sporting a butterfly and hummingbird motif.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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The motive is obvious: give third-year quarterback Bryce Young as many weapons as possible while hoping the 2023 No. 1 pick continues to revive his career after an awful rookie season and last year’s benching.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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His assailant ran off and a motive for the attack still isn’t clear as police continue searching for the suspect.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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Israel accuses Hamas of diverting aid for its purposes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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