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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
How carefully curated is the subject matter on your records?
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 21 June 2024
Embedding regression is effective at ensuring AIs accurately answer questions about specific subject matter, but fails when different kinds of questions are asked.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 19 June 2024
The Apothecary Diaries is a blissfully entertaining series with a light touch despite its, at times, heavy subject matter.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 31 May 2024
They are heavily recruited from PhD programs and even professorships, and have been on their subject matter (a set of countries, or a thematic specialty like trade flows or terrorism) for an average of 14 years.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 28 May 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 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
subject matter
noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter
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