subject matter

Example Sentences

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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

Comedy is also front and centre of the film, despite its serious subject matter.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s hard to retain nuance about the subject matter when the idea is to deliver a joke to a wide audience in one single, parrotable phrase.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The subject matter was beyond obscure: a challenge even to the most experienced theoreticians in the world.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik