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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty told Variety during Xbox Games Showcase, which took place on Sunday amid the ongoing Game Fest events.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 June 2026
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Cats also purr when they’re injured or stressed, not just content.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The group was traveling to Indio on Wednesday to have a full day devoted to content creation before the musical sets kicked off.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The mini bar's non-alcoholic contents and snacks are also complimentary in the rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty told Variety during Xbox Games Showcase, which took place on Sunday amid the ongoing Game Fest events.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 June 2026
Adjective
But basically your wedding is content.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Cats also purr when they’re injured or stressed, not just content.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Verb
Not content with its domestic deposits, the nation is acquiring REE and critical mineral projects around the world.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The group was traveling to Indio on Wednesday to have a full day devoted to content creation before the musical sets kicked off.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Noun
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Similarly, nonfiction about topics completely outside your everyday experience is also beneficial, improving your ability to focus and think critically about problems from multiple perspectives.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Some of the most successful faceless channels are centered around narrow educational topics.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Without supplemental coverage, a major illness, hospitalization or ongoing treatment plan could result in high out-of-pocket costs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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And follow along on our World Cup tab in the NPR App for more coverage from across the Network.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Supporting drama actor stands at 228, roughly level with last year’s 233 yet down from a record 436 in 2022 — meaning, a loss of more than 200 submissions in four years.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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There’s an offer to retrieve the fruit to prepare it for easier enjoyment.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Children and parents alike can expect a day of wild education – perhaps culminating in taking home their own leafy guy or gal, to provide endless hours of meat-eating enjoyment this summer.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But plaintiffs’ attorneys aren’t satisfied by Blanche’s assurances that the fund won’t move forward.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Plenty of low-sugar foods can support digestion while keeping you satisfied throughout the morning.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Lopez’s lawyer portrayed her as a lifelong victim of abuse who sought to please those around her and who was powerless to stop her boyfriend, Ismael Alvarez, from killing Lopez-Custodio.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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For family travel and group trips, pleasing everyone can be a challenge.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Trump being three years younger than Biden doesn’t matter anymore, because nothing the Bidens do matters anymore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Messaging and voter contact matter, and that's where Ford may have an advantage.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Noun
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This will cost $15 million to $22 million, depending on the full scope of expansion.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Others have expressed concern over patient privacy, as well as the need for human judgment that takes into account the scope of a patient’s health history, rather than a single dataset.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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