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as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
a guy who has the stuff it takes to be head of a major corporation
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as in material
the basic elements from which something can be developed
reading, writing, and arithmetic—the stuff of an education
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the real stuff of nobility of character isn't riches or a title, but honor and integrity
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
gather up your stuff so that we can get going
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
missed a great photo opportunity because all of my camera stuff was at home
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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in to pack
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuff
Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Remember: One third of $7 trillion is the stuff of fortunes.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Relish plump, stuffed sandwiches known as cemitas and snag a table at Santóua Cholula to try mole poblano, made from chilies and chocolate.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Because the kitchen is visible from the living and dining areas, Allison downplayed the utilitarian stuff, tucking the stainless-steel refrigerator behind a wall and hiding the range behind the island.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Remember: One third of $7 trillion is the stuff of fortunes.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
The new, finer fibers, suitable for not only carding but blow-fill technology, enhance the sensorial experience in pillows, stuffed toys and other lightweight applications.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Relish plump, stuffed sandwiches known as cemitas and snag a table at Santóua Cholula to try mole poblano, made from chilies and chocolate.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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In addition, China's customs administration is suspending some farm product import qualifications for several American companies.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea have one of the tougher Premier League run-ins on paper, but finishing well enough to secure Champions League qualification is well within the capabilities of this group.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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That’s because materials like steel and aluminum—alongside several other product categories—will face up to an additional 25-percent levy, on top of the 145-percent duty.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The best sheet masks are more than just selfie material—they’re serious skin-care products designed to hug your face, soothe your skin, and deliver high concentrations of potent ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, snail mucin, and retinol.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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That, in essence, is Thibodeau’s basketball religion: Selfless basketball rooted in read-and-react execution.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The play is, in essence, a pretty much verbatim retelling of the film, which is both a strength and a weakness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, when optimal maintenance and upgrade schedules aren’t maintained, critical equipment can fail.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Join 709 others in the comments View Comments That includes, among others, toys, communication equipment such as smartphones, computers and a wide range of other consumer electronics.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While the season is often filled with soft pastels (hi, lavender milk nails) and shimmery nudes, some celebs have decided to go in a different direction this season.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Reckoning to help fill seats and keep the market recovery going.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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May brings a chance to celebrate the 150 cultures represented in the city with celebrations like Japan Fes (gorge yourself on everything from yakisoba to matcha sweets).—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tykwer was one of a new generation of film geek obsessives, autodidacts who gorged themselves on midnight screenings, VHS tapes and repertory theaters, whose movies would mash up the tropes and obsessions of cinema history with the fresh aesthetics of video games and music videos.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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By eight, when the rabbi arrives to lead the prayers, the living room and kitchen are crammed with people.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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That black blazer crammed into one of my four rolling racks?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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