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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 of subject matter
The title and subject matter of Meghan’s forthcoming Lemonada podcast remains unknown.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has the best team of talented individuals that are subject matter experts.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
The song was one of two nominations in the category and Camille, who wrote the song and spoke for the duo, said these types of songs are needed if if the subject matter is not very bright.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In other words, the court substituted the subject matter expertise of the FCC with its own.
—Brian Barrett, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has the best team of talented individuals that are subject matter experts.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
The song was one of two nominations in the category and Camille, who wrote the song and spoke for the duo, said these types of songs are needed if if the subject matter is not very bright.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In other words, the court substituted the subject matter expertise of the FCC with its own.
—Brian Barrett, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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The child tax credit was also a popular topic during the presidential race in 2024, with both Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris publicly supporting the tax break, but disagreeing on who should get it.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Montañez has been a Forbes contributor since 2018, covering burnout, well-being in the workplace, and career advancement topics.—
Rachel Montanez,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The next day, the sunfish began eating again and seemed more content overall.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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The recent TikTok ban proved how lucrative and critical this is than ever before, and provided content creators with new and innovative ideas to shift their content output.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Unlike those series, Paradise never convincingly builds out its world or gives us characters rich enough to deepen our engagement with the themes.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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CoT may not have featured as an overt theme at either the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) or National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, two of the largest industry trade shows in January.—
Beth Ann Kaminkow,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The social media influencer, known for high-profile relationships with actors Michael B. Jordan, Damson Idris and rapper Future, is the subject of an exclusive interview and photo shoot for the iconic men’s magazine, returning to newsstands on Feb. 10 for the first time in nearly five years.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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As both a documentarian and frequent interviewee himself, Questlove says that he’s learned that using contemporary observations, especially from a subject, aren’t necessarily the best way to pinpoint their impact.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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With its signature skull motifs, crystal embellishments, and unapologetically maximalist designs, there is no doubt that the brand has claimed a singular space in the industry—one that is fueled by a celebratory energy few can rival.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jerk Beasley, a New Orleans native, designed a hoodie and T-shirts that feature graffiti-like text and a feathered, Black Masking Indian motif.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The motive was still being investigated Friday, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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No cartel faction has claimed responsibility, nor have any messages been left at the scene to indicate the motive.—
Keegan Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, business leaders assessing their companies’ plans for 2025 and 2026 need insights about economic change in the next two years; that is the purpose of this article.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Among its chief purposes, to honor those who kept King’s legacy alive with their own actions Thirty-seven years later, the event — now known as the largest MLK celebration in Anne Arundel County — drew some 600 guests to Maryland Live!—
Sloane Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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Deadline has also reached out to SAG-AFTRA on the matter of AI being used in The Brutalist, particularly since Brody is up for Best Actor Drama at the SAG Awards.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Choosing the Wrong Fibers Rug material matters—especially in busy households with kids or pets.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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