as in topic
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of subject matter
The title and subject matter of Meghan’s forthcoming Lemonada podcast remains unknown.
—
Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has the best team of talented individuals that are subject matter experts.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
The song was one of two nominations in the category and Camille, who wrote the song and spoke for the duo, said these types of songs are needed if if the subject matter is not very bright.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In other words, the court substituted the subject matter expertise of the FCC with its own.
—Brian Barrett, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for subject matter 
Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has the best team of talented individuals that are subject matter experts.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
The song was one of two nominations in the category and Camille, who wrote the song and spoke for the duo, said these types of songs are needed if if the subject matter is not very bright.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In other words, the court substituted the subject matter expertise of the FCC with its own.
—Brian Barrett, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for subject matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject matter
Noun
-
Other topics touched upon in the interview included colonization of Mars, Israeli security, crime in the United States, and freedom of speech.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
-
He’s even written a book about this topic, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better, which has gotten rave reviews and has been translated into six languages.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Are there better ways of addressing the government's concerns? Attorneys for TikTok and the platform's content creators argued the government had less drastic ways of addressing its concerns about covert content manipulation or data gathering.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
-
The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
This fresh take on dependable blue resonates with the themes of trust and finance while spanning across generations in a way that feels both safe and current.Francois Botha, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
-
Create a two-tone look by pairing sage green walls with crisp white wainscoting, then continue the modern rustic theme with natural elements such as a wood dining table, linen chair covers, and a sisal area rug.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Using a framework like STEEP (Society, Technology, Environment, Economy, and Politics) ensures a holistic perspective on the varied aspects of the culture relevant to the research subject.Mary Meehan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Last year, a 33-year-old man was arrested twice in three days outside the TriBeCa home of Taylor Swift, another singer whose words are regularly the subject of speculation and dissection.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
With its signature skull motifs, crystal embellishments, and unapologetically maximalist designs, there is no doubt that the brand has claimed a singular space in the industry—one that is fueled by a celebratory energy few can rival.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
-
In a summery touch, a large rose motif was embroidered across the chest, which complemented her open-toe mules.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
JetBlue has not provided additional details about the passenger's behavior or potential motive.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
-
The father of a Virginia toddler who suffered a mysterious bone fracture as a newborn in a Richmond hospital's neonatal intensive care unit says the victims all shared one common trait, even as a motive remains unclear.Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Business Sustainability And The Rule Of 40 The purpose of taking a fresh look at existing technology vendors is to measure the short-term financial stability and long-term viability of fintech partners.Chris Perry, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
-
Shareholder primacy theory, the corporate governance theory that has become ingrained into societal norms, asserts that profit maximization on behalf of shareholders is the sole purpose of company management.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The risks are there, which is why protection matters.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Two weeks ago Sauer filed an unusual friend-of-the-court brief in the pending TikTok case which urges the justices to put the matter on hold and allow the new president time to work out a deal.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near subject matter
Cite this Entry
“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20matter. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share