1
as in topics
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
that is not relevant to the matter under discussion
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Relevance
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2
as in things
something to be dealt with
we must take care of this matter before it becomes a real problem
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3
as in mails
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
I've been thinking about the matter all night, and I believe I have a solution
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as in means
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matters
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
The politicization of such matters has only served to muddy the waters, as those affected by controversy argue that political foes have often abandoned nuance in favor of weaponizing scandals to further a partisan agenda.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to talking about family matters with the first lady, the Seemans wanted to check out New York City’s retail scene a bit.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
At the same time, balance matters.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
So, months after the official search for Zooey (KJ Romani) is called off, Abby takes matters into her own hands and continues looking for the girl.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Britain's Sudden Change of Tone on Monarchy Andrew agreed to give up use of royal titles, including Duke of York, on Friday, and initially, there was a softer tone to Government comments as Ed Miliband told the BBC that ministers left such matters up to the palace.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Brady, a senior data analyst and research manager at Climate Central who worked on the project, said the shuttering of NOAA’s billion-dollar disasters database upset staff at the nonprofit, who decided to take matters into their own hands.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The key is trusting that your voice still matters, even if the audience changes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite its many benefits, portion control still matters.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
That's not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
What matters more is the hen’s diet and living conditions.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Allen Iverson is perfect to Allen Iverson, and that’s all that matters.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Exercising can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, but the timing of exercise also matters.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Because the integrity of league competitions, built around the simple principle of teams playing each other at home and away, matters.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
The politicization of such matters has only served to muddy the waters, as those affected by controversy argue that political foes have often abandoned nuance in favor of weaponizing scandals to further a partisan agenda.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to talking about family matters with the first lady, the Seemans wanted to check out New York City’s retail scene a bit.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
At the same time, balance matters.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
So, months after the official search for Zooey (KJ Romani) is called off, Abby takes matters into her own hands and continues looking for the girl.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Britain's Sudden Change of Tone on Monarchy Andrew agreed to give up use of royal titles, including Duke of York, on Friday, and initially, there was a softer tone to Government comments as Ed Miliband told the BBC that ministers left such matters up to the palace.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Brady, a senior data analyst and research manager at Climate Central who worked on the project, said the shuttering of NOAA’s billion-dollar disasters database upset staff at the nonprofit, who decided to take matters into their own hands.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Why this matters for parents For years, parents have struggled to give kids music freedom while keeping explicit content away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The key is trusting that your voice still matters, even if the audience changes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite its many benefits, portion control still matters.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
That's not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
What matters more is the hen’s diet and living conditions.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Allen Iverson is perfect to Allen Iverson, and that’s all that matters.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Exercising can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, but the timing of exercise also matters.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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The chat was part of a day-long event, Hollywood & Mind, which focused on an array of topics at the intersection of music, the music industry and mental health.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This worldwide effort mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children under age 5 every month, with a goal of sparking a lifetime love of reading.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
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In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prior to her latest health scare, Bardot was treated for respiratory problems in 2023 after struggling to breathe due to the heat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Side effects may include stomach issues, headaches, and rare kidney problems from contamination.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That means more than one of every eight of Kroger's 103 stores in its Cincinnati-Dayton division (which includes Northern Kentucky) have the digital devices so far.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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That means defensive coordinator Robert Saleh may have to take more chances than usual in terms of blitzing.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And next year, the party gets even bigger with new themes every season of the event.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Early in the year, the department-run Foreign Service Institute eliminated over 1,200 courses with DEI and other diversity themes.—
Paul du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Common side effects include nausea and digestive issues.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Trump is expected to meet Xi on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, where trade is expected to dominate their agenda but security issues including the South China Sea and the de facto independent island of Taiwan are also likely to be raised.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And underpinning everything—the papers, notes, cuttings, photographs, correspondences and transcripts—is one question, asked again and again and again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The company expects this to reduce password reset requests and call center correspondences, Faulkner said.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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