1
as in topic
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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2
as in thing
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 mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problem
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 to mean
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matter
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Their larvae feed on fungi and organic matter in our potting soil and nibble on plant roots as well.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
Gary Knight, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Several speakers, including IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, are talking about the next big thing in technology, which Microsoft most recently leveraged to create a new state of matter.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Their larvae feed on fungi and organic matter in our potting soil and nibble on plant roots as well.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
Verb
Page was one of my mentors, and his word mattered to me.
—Gary Knight, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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All of that, plus other topics, were part of this week’s episode of the Heat Check.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Things spiraled out of control, leading the company to stop the chatbot from engaging on the topic.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Arizona's dynamic food and dining scene was recently in the national spotlight when Food Network released a list of the best things to eat in the state as part of their United Plates of America series.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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One thing's for certain, The Boring Company's tunnel to BNA will be anything but boring.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
Noun
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In August 2022, less than a year after his arrest, Larry was convicted in U.S. federal court of foreign murder and mail fraud.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The charges include conspiracy, immigration fraud, robbery, mail fraud and money laundering, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana Alexander C. Van Hook said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Noun
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More: Silver carp, harmful to fish and water, detected in western Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers The group had done their homework on why these fish are problems.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Each subject line should feel like it was written specifically for one person dealing with a real problem today.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The institute’s purchase of the Birkenstock property is its second major investment in the vicinity in little more than a year.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used in the evening.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The remote location and traditional safari tent construction mean the property doesn't meet standard ADA compliance requirements.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The number of residents facing chronic homelessness, a subgroup including people with health issues who have been homeless for more than a year, increased 24% from last year to roughly 400 people.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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These documentation issues could be mitigated if the agency improved its management and upgraded its outdated system, Lovell said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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