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Examples of subject matter in a Sentence
I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.
She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
Recent Examples on the Web
The site features tutoring in a range of subject matters including animation, the math SATs and Spanish.
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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2024
Here, Hall talks to Deadline about adapting the well-beloved novel, anticipating fan reaction, working with Hoover and Baldoni and the care that went into navigating difficult subject matter.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Constructed out of monochromatic materials and lit in a dappled, chiaroscuro style that recalls German Expressionist film, the pictures have an eerie beauty that belies their staid subject matter.
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Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 27 July 2024
The opening had less of the trappings of a classic, raucous Trump rally, though that was to be expected, given the subject matter.
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 18 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
subject matter
noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter
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