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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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The real payoff is in watching Jackie, along with the actress playing her, slowly molt out of brand protection mode, and the always likable Goldstein is content to accept his role as a mere agent of that change.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
What started as typical teen mortification led to a mother-daughter partnership when Ramineni realized her daughter could be her biggest asset to content creation.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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Noun
Film and video editors These workers transform raw footage into finished content, deciding on structure, pacing and sequence.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Adjective
Perhaps a few were content with the chase alone, a chance to relive the thrill of hunting days gone by when large game was common.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The real payoff is in watching Jackie, along with the actress playing her, slowly molt out of brand protection mode, and the always likable Goldstein is content to accept his role as a mere agent of that change.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Verb
In the example below, a search for urban green spaces produces suggested links to content about specific projects in New York and Singapore.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
What started as typical teen mortification led to a mother-daughter partnership when Ramineni realized her daughter could be her biggest asset to content creation.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Noun
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Over time, lower enrollment can boost premiums if insurers suspect their costs are rising because healthier people drop coverage more than sicker members do.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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For some, the celebration carried deeper meaning.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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There are several marketing terms–like ‘natural’ or ‘fresh’–on product packaging that are essentially void of any significant meaning, and consumers are becoming more knowledgeable, thus skeptical, about these terms.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Both genres play on the idea of surprise and communal enjoyment, which is what Murai found so compelling about the show overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The technology has enhanced his understanding of fish and his enjoyment of fishing, Schneider said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Midfielder Weston McKennie said the Americans are not satisfied yet.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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But the fact remains that Take-Two may be satisfied with tens of millions of $70 purchases near launch, not feeling the need to push its luck with a game that already has the weight of the world on its shoulders.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The post, and the idea of them as a couple, did not please the Bravo faithful.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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And while the White House got to work immediately on the Knicks visiting, the Seahawks visit is apparently another matter.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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His LinkedIn profile currently lists his most recent title as vice president of booster engineering—a refinement that narrows his scope to Starship’s first-stage Super Heavy booster, the most complex and powerful rocket booster ever constructed.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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