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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
Editor’s picks Carter is also attempting to dismiss the case entirely, claiming the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
My only expectation, really, was just the exploration of the emotional subject matter.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
This game makes a great appetizer for your party or dinner party, offering a little something to non-gamer foodies with its beautiful graphics and discussion-starting subject matter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
By enabling GPs to access and reuse information easily, subject matter experts can provide higher-quality responses to due diligence questionnaires.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
My only expectation, really, was just the exploration of the emotional subject matter.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
This game makes a great appetizer for your party or dinner party, offering a little something to non-gamer foodies with its beautiful graphics and discussion-starting subject matter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
By enabling GPs to access and reuse information easily, subject matter experts can provide higher-quality responses to due diligence questionnaires.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, others will still achieve that but with more diverse topics like cooking or travel.Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of the topics among the tribal leaders and water managers was the agreement that settled water claims for the Navajo and Hopi nations and set aside land for the San Juan Southern Paiute tribe.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Without a doubt, fake video – sometimes known as deepfake or synthetic video – has the potential to be the most deceptive form of fake content.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The decision to not renew the deal comes as Max pivots away from children’s content and more toward adult and family programming.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Inside the theater, which was built in 1927 and has a gothic vibe of its own, Katya and Yang posted Instagram Stories of themselves with a black-and-white filter, continuing the 1922 theme.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The focal themes of her artwork are culture, folklore, mental health, education, unity, love and social justice.Bakr Muhammad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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There is no credible evidence indicating Pelosi is the subject of an insider trading investigation.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The debate over how to classify the West India Regiments—whether as British subjects and soldiers or as enslaved men—continued until 1807.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The innovative food culture of Copenhagen, home to some of the world’s most famous restaurants, including Noma and Alchemist, is an ever-present motif in Larsen’s book.Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rath suggests choosing motifs and cheery hues that speak to you as a starting point.Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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Police are still hunting for the man suspected of killing Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, and have not determined a motive.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Five days on, the gunman's name, whereabouts, or motive for the are all still unknown killing.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Exceptions will allow continued use of the butterflies for educational purposes and certain incidental activities like vehicle strikes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In short, quantum computing needs to have a purpose.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Inking Conforto for $17 million certainly stabilizes matters.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, merchants should take matters into their own hands, said Eric Cohen, chief executive of Merchant Advocate, which helps businesses reduce their fees and take a cut of the savings.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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