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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
although I appreciate the poem's lyrical qualities, I don't understand its content
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as in coverage
the amount of something (as subject matter) included
judging from the table of contents, I'd have to say that this book covers most of the major topics in American history
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the speech was filled with fine words but devoid of any real content
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as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
slept to her heart's content on weekends
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
are you content with your present salary?
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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Recent Examples of content
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s ambitions in Japan, the world’s third-largest entertainment market, were on clear display in a production deal mentioned in passing Tuesday during the streamer’s splashy content showcase in Tokyo.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
But Gu is content with her life as is.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Never content to merely govern Cuba, Castro worked tirelessly to export his ideas.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Clear in color and bottled between 70 to 120 proof, its high alcohol content brings out subtle floral flavors and delicate fruit notes from its base material.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s ambitions in Japan, the world’s third-largest entertainment market, were on clear display in a production deal mentioned in passing Tuesday during the streamer’s splashy content showcase in Tokyo.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Some houseplants are finicky about humidity, but African violets are usually content with standard household humidity levels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
But Gu is content with her life as is.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Companies such as Gamefam connect native Roblox games and their creators with brands, reminiscent of the multi-channel networks (MCNs) that proliferated YouTube in the early 2010s and signed video makers to content partnerships.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Never content to merely govern Cuba, Castro worked tirelessly to export his ideas.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
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Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Contestants are trying to please the producer asking the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Las Vegas is also a crowd-pleasing favorite in this regard.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Needless to say, the league and other owners weren’t happy with the 34% of $84 million annually that had come out of the bankruptcy proceedings, but the Dodgers pointed out that those terms were driven by court proceedings.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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No home videos from happier days, now tinged with the ominousness of a tragedy in the making.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, epicureans will be delighted with the resort hotel's culinary options, including a restaurant helmed by superstar chef Eric Ripert.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The coaching staff for the Sierra Canyon boys basketball team wasn’t pleased with the team’s defensive effort in the first half against Harvard-Westlake on Wednesday night.—
Dan Lovi,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Jesse Plemons, long discussed as a best-actor prospect, couldn’t squeeze in, but this filmmaking team will certainly be pleased this morning.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our top overall pick is the Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo Bar, which satisfied both straight- and curly-haired testers.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chicago and Cook County Warming Centers The City of Chicago operates warming centers during dangerous cold.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Remove wet clothes and warm the core with dry blankets while monitoring breathing.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The festival dates back thousands of years in Europe, where Christians feast to use up sweets and fats before fasting during Lent.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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