subject matter

Example Sentences

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"On the face of it, a musical about antibiotics not working doesn't necessarily strike you as something that's a traditional subject matter for a musical," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"It was the subject matter and feeling the importance of telling the story and telling the story in America in 2026," DiDonato told AFP ahead of the premiere.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But what makes “The Drama” daring isn’t just its subject matter.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

I mean, “Marie Prevost,” “Little Hitler” and other quirky subject matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The miniatures on the walls revealed their subject matter under closer observation.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides