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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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As a director, working with such difficult and serious subject matter meant finding a balance on set between the playful, creative energy required to make a film and the respect owed to Alcala's real-life victims.
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Mike Miller, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The show is recommended for ages 12 and up due to subject matter and language.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Despite the subject matter of the play, and how four specific periods of time in the life of James informs the friendship arcs of Matt and Shawn, the entryway for an audience into the story does not have to be the actual sport.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
While discrete marketing functions have the benefits of creating subject matter experts, the demand for speed to market, driven by technology, will push departments to dismantle silos in favor of hybrid experts.
—Brad Simms, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Mike Miller, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The show is recommended for ages 12 and up due to subject matter and language.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Despite the subject matter of the play, and how four specific periods of time in the life of James informs the friendship arcs of Matt and Shawn, the entryway for an audience into the story does not have to be the actual sport.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
While discrete marketing functions have the benefits of creating subject matter experts, the demand for speed to market, driven by technology, will push departments to dismantle silos in favor of hybrid experts.
—Brad Simms, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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He’s written about multiple topics spanning from underrated craft beer cities to high-end ...Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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There’s no turning back—fall (and soon winter) is in full swing, and there’s no better time to transition the contents of your closet to reflect the new season than now.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Made of pre-consumer recycled content, Roica EF has excellent stretchability, flexibility and comfort.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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If the venue alone didn’t make the theme clear, her aides have told reporters that the speech will lean heavily on Trump’s threat to democracy.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Slavery and the threat of climate change were major themes for representatives of the 56 countries in the group, most with roots in Britain’s empire, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that began in the Pacific Islands nation on Monday.Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Black cats have been the subject of legend and superstition for centuries, associated with witchcraft, the supernatural, and bad luck.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Clark is the subject of an upcoming documentary directed by media personality Angie Martinez, who recently spoke of his legacy during an interview with Modern Luxury.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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The latter is replete with magnolia motifs, Su embroidery, and more than 70 original artworks.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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This motif is carried on to a greater degree in the interior, with a hidden vault in the center console containing an 18 carat gold speedform of the Phantom.David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department has not revealed a motive in the killing that has left nearby residents terrified.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement O’Connell’s friends and parishioners had hoped Thursday’s preliminary hearing — usually the first time prosecutors have to present significant evidence in a case in open court — would provide some motive for the out-of-nowhere shooting.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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It's got a practical purpose in masking messy hair, too.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
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To refine the purity of your job, and refine the purity of your purpose, is a constant struggle.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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Disney initially targeted 2025 to announce a successor, but pushing the date back to early 2026 will give the board more time to conduct due diligence on both internal and external candidates, said people familiar with the matter.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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As per all flash-in-the-pan viral trends, the thorny matter eventually faded out and people moved onto other newer viral trends.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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