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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
Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
For now, fans will just be content to say, Lana, take the wheel.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
While other conservative youth groups had contented themselves with offering up celebrity speakers, Kirk’s group was training and even funding student-government candidates, as a kind of PAC for youngsters.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Notwithstanding these exceptions, however, in most cases a creditor will be quite content to simply take a charging order and not seek to go further.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
For now, fans will just be content to say, Lana, take the wheel.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
The algorithm reacts more favorably to content with babies and toddlers, with that content generally performing better than content featuring older children.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
While other conservative youth groups had contented themselves with offering up celebrity speakers, Kirk’s group was training and even funding student-government candidates, as a kind of PAC for youngsters.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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And the customer can leave satisfied having gotten answers about their car repairs in a much shorter period, rather than wait hours or days for a diagnosis.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Only about half of patients are satisfied with the service at their health care provider's call center, according to a 2023 survey of 200 senior leaders.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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But the viewer wasn’t the only one the jewelry designer sought to please.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Al-Qaida had published a document that said Harry’s assassination would please Muslims, and he and his wife were involved in a dangerous pursuit by paparazzi in New York.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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She isn’t fixated on having the right or the most happy kinds of experiences, exactly.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Schwarber was 3-for-12 with seven strikeouts against Luzardo over the years, and he’s joked that no one was happier about the trade than him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Previous videos showing young kids reacting to dads getting new haircuts, and one of a wife responding with shock to her husband shaving, have delighted the internet before.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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And two and a half centuries later, Jane’s stories continue to delight readers and inspire creators like Hornby and Langan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Loyalists of Fripp and his mothership band, King Crimson, have had their prog jones satisfied multiple times in the past few years.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The heat warms surrounding waters, shrinks glaciers and sea ice and creates more hazardous conditions for people.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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To be honest, this movie is a bit too treacly for my taste, but the four main actresses’ enduring friendship warms my millennial heart.—
Lizzie Logan,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Plot details are currently under wraps, but with just three episodes left in season two, there's sure to be plenty to feast upon as the stakes climb higher and higher.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The navy carpet leading up the stairs to The Metropolitan Museum of Art served as a glorious buffet for our eyes to feast on.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
6 May 2025
Verb
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In the Respectability section, more traditional takes on suiting.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Their excellent form vindicates a pragmatic approach from Conte, who has adapted the team to suit the strengths of the players who came in late last summer.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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