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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
By combining data and subject matter expertise, AI provides strategic, transparent recommendations.
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Michael Amori, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The song’s serious subject matter falls in line with Jelly Roll’s mission of supporting those who are incarcerated or hurting, a mission Brown supports.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
The decline is even more pronounced in top-tier cities like Shanghai, where the fertility rate is a mere 0.6, far below the 2.1 that subject matter experts say is necessary to sustain a population.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
While their styles and subject matter differ, Rodricks reminds me of Michael Olesker, another talented writer who for many years wrote a column for The Baltimore Sun.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michael Amori, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The song’s serious subject matter falls in line with Jelly Roll’s mission of supporting those who are incarcerated or hurting, a mission Brown supports.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
The decline is even more pronounced in top-tier cities like Shanghai, where the fertility rate is a mere 0.6, far below the 2.1 that subject matter experts say is necessary to sustain a population.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
While their styles and subject matter differ, Rodricks reminds me of Michael Olesker, another talented writer who for many years wrote a column for The Baltimore Sun.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Richard Davenport,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Reuters reported on Friday that the National Security Council hosted discussions this week on the topic and that the White House was exploring legal authorities that Trump could use to issue an executive order to end USAID's independence.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Premised on mistrust of governmental power, the First Amendment stands against attempts to disfavor certain subjects or viewpoints or to distinguish among different speakers, which may be a means to control content.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
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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With the theme Ambition vs. Action, the full-day event will dive into why there is a chasm between good intentions and actual impact and how the industry can bridge the difference.—
SJ STAFF,
Sourcing Journal,
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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Many have already been the subject of court challenges, and more are expected as federal agencies begin taking steps to implement Mr. Trump's directives.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The combination of classic material and an A-list of artists from multiple generations would have been enough to melt anyone’s icy blue heart, even the chilly woman who was the subject of the old Hiatt ballad of that name.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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Much like the song, a marching band is present in the preview, with a heavy sports motif serving as the foundation for the vision.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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An unusual Victorian-style chair with a star motif is upholstered in rich burgundy velvet.—
Sonia S. Braga,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors claimed Miriam’s motive for murder was money.—
Lindsey Schwartz,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Her motives remain murky, but her reign of terror doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Cicero, including the Police Department, does not provide facilities for federal immigration agents for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. Cicero, including the Police Department, does not maintain or record information about residents’ citizenship, immigration or residency status.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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While the crew endured the challenges of confinement for the sake of science, their work embodies a larger purpose: enabling future explorers to journey farther and stay longer.—
Anastasia Stepanova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the family control element, Winfrey said, is the complicated matter of regulatory review.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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That said, will Ahsoka season 2 pay attention to this matter or focus squarely on the two leads, Ahsoka and Sabine, who were left behind on Peridea while Ezra escaped the planet?—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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