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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
Ayan said that in her predominately Muslim culture, people don’t typically discuss this type of subject matter.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
In that ruling, the federal judge stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on the subject matter in public schools.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
In the past month or so, however, the subject matter has completely shifted.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024
Its reception was rather reserved, perhaps in keeping with the film’s subject matter of grief and death.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
subject matter
noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter
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