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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.
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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
Within the cozy games and the footage of people playing them, though, there seems to be a desire for something beyond the screen, the sorts of physical experiences hinted at by the games’ analog subject matter—farming, potion-mixing, construction.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
Given the subject matter, that might be considered by some a kindness.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
Provide Access to Experts Having access to subject matter experts is crucial for any learning program.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
subject matter
noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter
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