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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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
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
For instance, when rolling out a difficult organizational change, setting clear guidelines shows visible commitment, and provides immediate small wins that prove why change matters.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
All of this matters for both corporate entities and consumers.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
There are a lot more trials and tribulations on these sobering matters.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If the end goal is beating the ideological adversary, then little matters beyond that.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The 63-year-old NBA commissioner who came up under the fire-breathing David Stern, and who has chosen diplomacy over dictatorship since taking over in 2014, doesn’t typically stick his chest out when discussing such matters of governance.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Professor Mark Blaxter, senior author at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, explained why such research matters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Time matters, and California is running out of it.
—Michael Mische, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Why watching the sun matters Solar storms do more than spark stunning auroras.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In this environment, headcount isn’t the metric that matters most—capability is.
—John Akkara, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s why this matters so much.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The only thing that truly matters, and which simply must be established by the time the investigation is done, is whether Ballmer or any Clippers officials knowingly played a part in these deals that filled Leonard’s pockets.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
When their calls were compared against everything from squirrel monkey chatter to melodies by the Beatles, their songs showed a balance of randomness and order that suggests style, not just repertoire, matters for communication.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Again, Dell’s frequent price shifts can dramatically alter each configuration's value, so timing matters.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
For instance, when rolling out a difficult organizational change, setting clear guidelines shows visible commitment, and provides immediate small wins that prove why change matters.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
All of this matters for both corporate entities and consumers.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
There are a lot more trials and tribulations on these sobering matters.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If the end goal is beating the ideological adversary, then little matters beyond that.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The 63-year-old NBA commissioner who came up under the fire-breathing David Stern, and who has chosen diplomacy over dictatorship since taking over in 2014, doesn’t typically stick his chest out when discussing such matters of governance.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Professor Mark Blaxter, senior author at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, explained why such research matters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
What matters most now isn’t syntax, or learning a particular language, but time spent experimenting with and steering AI tools.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Time matters, and California is running out of it.
—Michael Mische, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Why watching the sun matters Solar storms do more than spark stunning auroras.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In this environment, headcount isn’t the metric that matters most—capability is.
—John Akkara, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s why this matters so much.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The only thing that truly matters, and which simply must be established by the time the investigation is done, is whether Ballmer or any Clippers officials knowingly played a part in these deals that filled Leonard’s pockets.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
When their calls were compared against everything from squirrel monkey chatter to melodies by the Beatles, their songs showed a balance of randomness and order that suggests style, not just repertoire, matters for communication.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Take the topics discussed, or perhaps not discussed, at the family dinner table and host them in fun places where the public can easily engage.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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At work, however, the topics are closer to our heart, have a more immediate impact on our day, and are issues where our reactions might actually move the needle on a topic.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with some shockingly gruesome slides (lots of intestines and Jack the Ripper–style organ removal), Wallace shares that the New York Ripper is still traumatizing the relatives of his victims by leaving voice-mails taunting them about his brutal crimes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Are students working on real problems or theoretical exercises?—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some parasites are host- or region-specific, which means their presence can give us clues about where a shark has been or what it’s been eating.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hoffmann-Burchardi believes investors should focus on artificial intelligence, power and resources' themes to outperform the broader market over the longer term.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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When speaking to and surveying end-users about security tools and policies, a few themes frequently arise.—
Eyal Benishti,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those with suicide ideation might attempt suicide, but these attempts often represent a desire to escape distress as opposed to end-of-life issues.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Such correspondences offer a fascinating means of tracing human history.—
Martha Barnette
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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