How to Use subject matter in a Sentence
subject matter
noun- She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
- I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.
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The Menu, flirts with the subject matter by pairing food and death.
— James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2022 -
Here’s some books on the subject matter of World War II.
— Abc News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2023 -
Is that just a byproduct of this world and subject matter?
— Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2023 -
It’s not just the famous subject matter that helped the short film rack up so many views.
— Bryan Campbell, Forbes, 17 June 2022 -
The subject matter may be challenging, but the prose projects hope for the survivors.
— Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2022 -
The subject matter, the way it was filmed, just kind of the overall aesthetic.
— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 17 May 2022 -
Who would ever think to set a song with this subject matter?
— Jill Mapes, Pitchfork, 20 Nov. 2023 -
The creators of Watch Night are hardly the first to go up against such gnarly subject matter and end up in a bit of a mess.
— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2023 -
How did the two of you prepare to tackle that subject matter?
— Abby Monteil, Them, 25 Sep. 2024 -
The very subject matter resonates with her and so many others.
— Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2022 -
The subject matter is rough, but the film rewards the tough sit: The movie has earned wide critical acclaim.
— Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023 -
Of course, Pearl Jam was still very much a grunge band, not pulling any punches with its subject matter.
— cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022 -
Gabriel often returns to the subject matter of taking stock in the latter part of one’s life.
— Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023 -
The subject matter seems like quite a departure for you.
— Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2024 -
This brings us to the subject matter for which Casanova is best known—and to the third area in which Mr. Damrosch claims to throw a new light on Casanova.
— Gregory Dowling, WSJ, 20 May 2022 -
Woman of the Hour's dark subject matter took a toll on its star and first-time director.
— Mike Miller, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024 -
Talk about the film’s sly humor—a tricky tone to strike, considering the subject matter.
— Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023 -
Lomax was a trusted source of news, no matter the subject matter.
— Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024 -
What links the pictures is not subject matter but technique.
— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2022 -
The visitor was a mother who was there with her child, and who objected to the subject matter.
— Will Heinrich, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2023 -
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 -
Which is a shame, as the subject matter is rich and fascinating.
— Marc Weingarten, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 -
Hoover’s subject matter is heavy, but her writing style is bubbly and fun.
— Constance Grady, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024 -
While the subject matter is exotic, one thing that stands out is that Gibbs and Partridge aren’t in it to hold their subjects up to ridicule.
— al, 14 Sep. 2022 -
The show is recommended for ages 12 and up due to subject matter and language.
— Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024 -
Despite the dark subject matter, audiences and critics both love the film.
— Milan Polk, Men's Health, 25 July 2023 -
The fact is, Black parents are [needing] to have these conversations with their 9- and 10-year-olds about the subject matter in this book.
— Allison Slater Tate, Parents, 31 July 2023 -
As a director, working with such difficult and serious subject matter meant finding a balance on set between the playful, creative energy required to make a film and the respect owed to Alcala's real-life victims.
— Mike Miller, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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