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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
Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under Harrison’s leadership since 2005, CPB has guided public media through digital transformations to help stations adopt new technologies and leverage multimedia platforms to ensure high-quality content reached audiences across television, radio and online.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The school maintained the suspension was due to the student's non-compliance with the school's content-neutral policy for wall postings.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Not content to take its medicine and move on, the Greek government prosecuted the government worker who exposed the funny numbers.
—Tom Saler, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Prefer partners that deliver documentation and implementation, including technical controls, training content and a delivery plan that holds schedule and budget.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under Harrison’s leadership since 2005, CPB has guided public media through digital transformations to help stations adopt new technologies and leverage multimedia platforms to ensure high-quality content reached audiences across television, radio and online.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Disney is quite content to keep the cable bundle as large as possible.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The school maintained the suspension was due to the student's non-compliance with the school's content-neutral policy for wall postings.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Forum sessions will be open not only to content professionals but also to the general public interested in the content and media industry.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Not content to take its medicine and move on, the Greek government prosecuted the government worker who exposed the funny numbers.
—Tom Saler, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
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Consumers can compare price points and see if people are satisfied with their frames.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Thirty-five percent are completely satisfied with their retirement plans, with another 32% are somewhat so.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cracker Barrel is acknowledging that its new logo is not pleasing people – while still standing by its new look.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Of course, presidents want to please voters with dirt-cheap mortgages, car loans and credit cards.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are also fears that doctors in these practices may focus too much on keeping paying patients happy, rather than providing the best disease management or medical care, researchers said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Each of them is raising a glass or bottle of beer — visible labels include Blatz and Schlitz — and each of the men look content, even happy.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their incredible restraint and tolerance for the small, noisy bird delighted viewers.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ukrainian defense contractors are pleased by the general thrust of the legislation.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the end, Ann tries on her monochromatic outfit before a mirror, looking pleased as punch.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This led to inmates being allowed to leave without satisfying the 15-minute supervised waiting period, which allowed inmates to sell their medication where it was often combined with other drugs, causing new health emergencies, Scott said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Petitioner has obtained judgments now totaling over $30,000,000 against Respondents, which Petitioner has been unable to satisfy for approximately two years.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tropical cyclones have a greater propensity to rapidly intensify as the planet warms, studies have shown, which could imperil coastal populations that might have prepared for a tropical storm but suddenly face a menacing major hurricane.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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In further sign of warming ties, following Wang's visit, direct flights from India to mainland China, which had been suspended since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, are set to resume.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One account published in 2002 by Russian official Konstantin Pulikovsky claimed that the train carried cases of Bordeaux and Beaujolais wine from Paris, and that passengers feasted on live lobster and pork barbecue.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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With no football to feed, Blake Lawrence thinks DU hockey should continue to feast at the Frozen Four.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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