SUBJECT MATTER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

subject matter

noun

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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 on the Web That, and the subject matter, led to press coverage largely colored by derision. —

Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024 Hoover’s subject matter is heavy, but her writing style is bubbly and fun. —

Constance Grady, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024 Because the subject matter of the book and movie is very heavy, there’s a reason why Justin is doing press by himself. —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2024 Jenna Ortega is addressing the controversy that surrounded the subject matter of her film Miller's Girl. —

Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subject matter

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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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