as in topic
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 award-winning photographer and Mood Studios founder, whose career has spanned portraiture, fashion and food photography is melding all of her previous subject matters into one.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Skincare, beauty and fashion have become particularly ripe areas for actors, influencers and others to explore, with the subject matter also serving as a popular genre of content on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
In addition to the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation, the exercise featured defensive counter-landing live-fire drills, littoral maneuvers, amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, as well as various subject matter expert exchanges.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Data scientists and subject matter experts within an enterprise use Snorkel’s software to curate and generate thousands of prompt and response pairs as examples of what a correct answer looks like to a query.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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James Manso, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Skincare, beauty and fashion have become particularly ripe areas for actors, influencers and others to explore, with the subject matter also serving as a popular genre of content on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
In addition to the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation, the exercise featured defensive counter-landing live-fire drills, littoral maneuvers, amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, as well as various subject matter expert exchanges.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Data scientists and subject matter experts within an enterprise use Snorkel’s software to curate and generate thousands of prompt and response pairs as examples of what a correct answer looks like to a query.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
Noun
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Among European policymakers and companies, this has been an important topic.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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The incident raised the question of whether such hard racing was over the limit or within accepted bounds, a topic that continued to surface throughout different parts of the 2024 season.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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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,
6 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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But The Slip is also exploring larger themes about the confounding nature of race in America and the human urge to slide into another identity.—
Book Marks
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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The film's themes of corruption and the brave whistleblowers who expose it feel particularly apt in this current moment.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Boelter was the subject of a days-long man-hunt involving hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement after the shocking deaths of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Ford’s rise and fall is the subject of a new documentary in Netflix’s Trainwreck series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Mission accomplished: The Nature Sauvage high-jewelry collection reveals a progression of the French brand’s iconic motifs and designs in colorful, playful styles.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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In the collaboration, J.J. Martin’s brand has developed the limited-edition Coupe Rose capsule collection, featuring its bestselling Better Than Your Boyfriend’s shirt with a red floral motif, matching shorts and silk scarf.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Allows Employees To Shift Focus From Failures Gamification in the workplace can shift focus away from dwelling on failures and questioning others' motives.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Subramanian didn't seem to agree with Combs' attorneys on its relevance, saying that another person's lawsuit would not constitute an improper motive for testifying.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The vast majority of university endowments are restricted to specific purposes such as scholarships, professorships and other academic programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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While these measures aim to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs by eliminating administrative burdens, DEI may have served a crucial purpose in enhancing VA services to its underserved veteran communities.—
Cristina Johnson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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While the matter is unrelated to FAMU, she has been placed on administrative leave with pay until further notice.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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Wysong’s opinion positions the city for a potential battle with the state, as the governor has also taken interest in the matter.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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