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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
Andre Reitenbach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Gray said neither one freezes well due to the high water content.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2025
Michael J. West The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
Users can also generate NSFW content through Flux Dev AI, provided it is marked private.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Apr. 2025
External actuators were preferred in the early days of self-driving ground vehicles, when even the military, with all its resources, contented itself by grafting control technology onto existing vehicles, probably those that were ready for the scrap heap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Dec. 2015
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Noun
For example, patient data may be legally required to remain within a hospital's walls, or licensed broadcast content might be limited across regions, only licensed to specific countries.
—Andre Reitenbach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Gray said neither one freezes well due to the high water content.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Mangione was perfectly content with that aspect of himself.
—Michael J. West The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
Users can also generate NSFW content through Flux Dev AI, provided it is marked private.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
Verb
His successors must do without such yarns, and content themselves with shards of talk scattered to the breeze.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Apr. 2025
External actuators were preferred in the early days of self-driving ground vehicles, when even the military, with all its resources, contented itself by grafting control technology onto existing vehicles, probably those that were ready for the scrap heap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Dec. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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While there have been many satisfied customers, a few have taken to social media to complain that their pizza didn't meet their expectations.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Top with marinara and cheese to please diners of all ages.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nothing would please me more than getting to see you and catching up in the near future.—
John Malone,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Russo, who's written more than a dozen books, appeared to be as happy as if anyone else had said this to him.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While longtime fans of the ship are still mourning the loss of the SS United States to the bottom of the ocean, some were happy with the new museum design update.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The intimate space features a black-and-white checkerboard floor, vintage touches like a pink phone booth and pastry cases stocked with buttery delights.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Double dry-hopped with Simcoe, Edward delights those who enjoy hop aromas and flavors without a pronounced hop bitterness.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Shildt did not have anyone warming in the bullpen until Carroll’s double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Least confident on how much warming the coastal areas will see.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The pests aren't feasting on the wood chips or pine straw, but the fungi, mold, and small insects that decaying organic matter welcome.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Going out to feast on barbecue nowadays can be a bit of a sticker-shock situation — and based on market predictions, beef’s not likely to get cheaper anytime soon.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pivoting Toward Corporate Client Cohorts My work evolved to suit corporate leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Take a peek at all the best cooling mattress options to suit your needs, below.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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