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.
• 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
• If this all sounds a bit heavy, rest assured that the play sends up plenty of laughs amid the serious subject matter.
  — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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
• Given the subject matter, that might be considered by some a kindness.
  — Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
• The Oscar winner has also been combating online trolls claiming she is not educated enough to be involved with this subject matter.
  — Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024