MATTERS: Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of matter

as in topics

a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition) that is not relevant to the matter under discussion

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as in things

something to be dealt with we must take care of this matter before it becomes a real problem

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as in mails

communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system first-class matter

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as in problems

something that requires thought and skill for resolution I've been thinking about the matter all night, and I believe I have a solution

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matters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of matter

as in means

to be of importance she believes that doing well in school really does matter

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Recent Examples of matters

Noun

Over the course of two summers, the Kings weakened the fulcrum of their roster by losing Matt Roy and Vladislav Gavrikov in free agency, then exacerbating matters by casting off Jordan Spence for a modest return. —

Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026 For starters, this is a popular week for powerful discussions about politics and religion or legal or medical matters. —

Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 June 2026 This finding matters because sodium ions are too big to fit into graphite the way lithium ions do. —

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 And Sarah’s book did not help matters, almost confirming the emotions in Diana’s mind. —

Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Enforcement agencies don't typically discuss matters that may be subject to investigation. —

Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026 Addressing these matters remains a top priority for the Court. —

Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 9 June 2026 That was when Rodgers took matters into her own hands, scoring her two goals to even the score for Reading at the half. —

Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 The Aries Moon stirs home and family matters, so emotional safety matters as much as the agreement itself. —

Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

Verb

More than a financial act, a contribution from one representative to another serves as a signal about who matters and who is vulnerable. —

Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 This matters more in footwear than in almost any other category. —

Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 With travel costs climbing and burnout running high, choosing the right one matters more than ever. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Intention matters more than amenity count, according to Ashley Quarles, director of guest experience and wellness at Hotel Viata in Austin. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 That matters because the Federal Reserve often raises its benchmark interest rate when inflation is running too high in an effort to cool the economy and bring price growth back under control. —

Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Family history matters but isn’t the dominant driver. —

Allison Palmer june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026 This consistency matters more than peak brightness. —

William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026 What matters is where a storm makes landfall. —

Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters

Noun

Backers of the mayor accused Raman of changing her position on an array of topics, including police hiring, the city’s anti-encampment law and even who should be mayor.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But who would not wish for more paragraphs on these topics, produced by this particular writer?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026