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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
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 July 2025
Federal law prohibits any children's product or component part from containing more than 100 parts per million (ppm) of total lead content by weight.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Hill's young son was certainly content with just the one toy.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 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
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
Swag — available to stream now on Spotify and Apple Music — features guest spots from Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Eddie Benjamin and more.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 July 2025
Federal law prohibits any children's product or component part from containing more than 100 parts per million (ppm) of total lead content by weight.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Adjective
These families were content with relying on hunting and gardening for their food staples.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Hill's young son was certainly content with just the one toy.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 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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Despite the penalty, Piastri's fans were not satisfied.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The people forced to live alongside thousands of pigs aren’t satisfied.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Then the governor, seemingly trying to please the president, vetoed laws that assist Floridians in survival mode.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Two tiebreaking runs scored, a fact that pleased Altuve far more than another milestone in a career full of them.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The Black Eyed Peas also sent their happy birthday wishes, as well as Scherzinger’s stylist, Michael Philouz.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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There’s a Benefit primer to prevent makeup from melting off and a Haus Labs cream blush for a happy, radiant (not sticky) flush.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Thus far, the administration has managed to fend off initial court challenges, maintain arrests at a steady clip, and generate images of a ruthless crackdown in a liberal bastion that delight the president’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Jackson had been delighted by the number of young people who had turned out, a perennial goal for august cultural institutions.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
Verb
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The fact that the snow halted operations raises questions about the array's operations as the climate warms.—
María de los Ángeles Orfila,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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These were mood amplifiers, filling in the silence where Drake’s voice trailed off, and warming the edges of his restraint.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Millions of periodical cicadas bide their time, feasting on tree roots and counting the years.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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Families gather to feast, exchange gifts and welcome good fortune.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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As such, Raleigh's new icon will likely be best suited to slight inclines and fairly level city streets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Available for adoption through Our Companions’ Re-homing Program, Rocco is 2 years old and looking to find a home that can better suit his youthful energy and size.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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