subject matters

noun

plural of subject matter
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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Recent Examples of subject matters The lawsuit spotlights ongoing industry concerns about the mental health of crew and producers, including those working on documentaries dealing with traumatic subject matters. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Special sessions are called by the governor or by a petition of three-fifths of the members of both the state House and Senate and are limited to specific subject matters. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 The ability to read and comprehend is a foundational skill without which students are doomed to fail in mathematics and other subject matters. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026 Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in second through eighth grade. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Her subject matters have always been serious, but the artist has struggled with how the art institutions responded to her work. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 But the District works very hard to produce a curriculum that is focused on the tools that will best expand our students' understanding of subject matters. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matters
  1. topics
  2. contents
  3. themes
  4. motifs
  5. motives
  6. subjects
  7. purposes
  8. matters
Noun
  • In freshman writing classes, Harvard University is teaching students how large language models work, plus exploring AI topics such as copyright and disinformation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The other standout feature of Google Workspace for Nonprofits are free AI courses which will focus on topics that nonprofits have shared with Google such as fundraising, marketing, and operations.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of topics
Noun
  • The new measure was passed on Thursday, but the contents of the law were not made public until late Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Major news organizations, unimpressed by the contents and aware of the successful Russian hack-and-leak in 2016, all passed on the dossier.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of contents
Noun
  • But instead of gossiping about who’s dating whom, collaborators batted around their pasts and infused the darkly comedic anthology series with themes of samsara and the Jungian Shadow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil, fans of the genre should be drawn to its themes and gameplay mechanics.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of themes
Noun
  • And the motifs that dominated front pages and became ubiquitous on social media weren’t so much what happened on the court or pitch but how fans came together away from the stadium.
    — Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
  • The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • Hicks said detectives are working to determine Williams' motives, and said the suspect's family was cooperating fully with law enforcement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The notes could also provide insight into the author’s mindset, motives and how their tone changed over time — and provide a new lead that could help bring authorities closer to finding Guthrie.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of motives
Noun
  • But Cheogyal and his classmates studied the history of Tibetan dynasties, logic, philosophical systems, poetry, linguistics, and astrology – core subjects in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s what the coaches said on that and several other subjects during the event.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of subjects
Noun
  • One of the purposes of Ameri’kana is to gather with other people, meet new neighbors and participate in the arts with others.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of purposes
Noun
  • Fischer studies cultural anthropology, specializing in matters of economics and moralities.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Details of the investigation remain sparse, and Belichick did little to clarify matters, appearing to sidestep questions about how Lombardi’s indefinite absence could affect the team.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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