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
But the real reason to attend is to see how Lionsgate will position the film, which has subject matter so controversial — a contest in which men must walk at least 4 miles an hour or be shot — that New Line gave up the rights to the Stephen King novel several years ago.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
As the show continues to tackle thorny subject matter in hilariously offbeat ways, its cast remains up for the challenge.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
Their unpleasantness is testament to the perversity of their subject matter, because the writing itself is enormous fun.
—Book Marks
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
With Davis’ narration and a timely subject matter, the project was widely regarded as one of the festival’s most urgent and affecting selections.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 July 2025
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
As the show continues to tackle thorny subject matter in hilariously offbeat ways, its cast remains up for the challenge.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
Their unpleasantness is testament to the perversity of their subject matter, because the writing itself is enormous fun.
—Book Marks
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
With Davis’ narration and a timely subject matter, the project was widely regarded as one of the festival’s most urgent and affecting selections.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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All of that, plus other topics, were part of this week’s episode of the Heat Check.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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That's how the film lures in its audience: The jovial concept gives way to the more serious topic of man's colonization of nature.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 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,
23 July 2025
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The caveat is that manure often has a high nitrogen and salt content that potentially burns plants and causes other issues.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Still staying true to the all-black, high-shine leather theme, Reese wears a pinstriped leather blazer and trouser set from Amiri.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Evangelista is a Filipino American writer-director whose work spans narrative, commercial and documentary filmmaking and traffics in themes of identity, power and love.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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The case, which has remained unsolved for decades, is the subject of a new HBO documentary, The Yogurt Shop Murders, directed by Margaret Brown.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Our kids deserve better than being the subjects of a surveillance experiment that will leave them a world on fire.—
Liat Olenick,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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The upper half is embellished with 18-karat white gold sculpted into the image of a lotus flower, which is a recurring motif of the Imperiale.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The Chinese jewelry brand was founded in 2009 and is popular among younger consumers for its distinctive designs, including ancient coin pendants and lotus motifs.—
Victoria Yeo,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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Protestors cited the 2023 audits as well as the 2022 vote of no confidence by the commission as the motives for their discontent.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The mayor did not speculate on the motive for the attack and didn't know if any ransom was being demanded.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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At Moody, the theology major found purpose leading weekly devotionals in her dorm, guiding her peers in prayer.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Achieving a small goal (A) can boost your engagement (E) and deepen your sense of purpose (M).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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If aldermen out of desperation decide to try this gambit, the city will be sued and the matter will be tied up in the courts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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This unit is used to measure the fine particulate matter in the air, such as smoke, dust, soot or dirt.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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