1
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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2
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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3
as in mails
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
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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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
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Skeptic count matters because venture capital has priced these labs at unprecedented multiples.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Where federal action is still needed State legislatures are eager to partner with the federal government on national security matters, even in areas with preexisting federal jurisdiction.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Germany's 16 states have extensive powers, for example in running the education system and in overseeing security matters.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Understanding why matters beyond the trend-piece taxonomy, because a third bilingual generation is forming right now, in middle-school classrooms, on the other side of the AI fault line.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
During the week, Jefferson seemed to have had matters other than his draft declaration on his mind.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The quality of the scent itself matters more than the delivery method.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
That matters for hurricanes, because warm water acts as fuel for a hurricane’s engine.
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Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And footwear is one of the most obvious categories where this matters.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
For Kolarik, representation in the wine world also matters.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Money matters — so make the most of it.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The surrounding context also matters, including which type of treatment is being followed, the confidence of the health care provider and the patient’s prior experiences with the treatment.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
So the Heat are confident and Giannis is confident, which is what matters.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Skeptic count matters because venture capital has priced these labs at unprecedented multiples.
—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Where federal action is still needed State legislatures are eager to partner with the federal government on national security matters, even in areas with preexisting federal jurisdiction.
—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Germany's 16 states have extensive powers, for example in running the education system and in overseeing security matters.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Understanding why matters beyond the trend-piece taxonomy, because a third bilingual generation is forming right now, in middle-school classrooms, on the other side of the AI fault line.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
During the week, Jefferson seemed to have had matters other than his draft declaration on his mind.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Verb
That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The quality of the scent itself matters more than the delivery method.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
That matters for hurricanes, because warm water acts as fuel for a hurricane’s engine.
—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And footwear is one of the most obvious categories where this matters.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
For Kolarik, representation in the wine world also matters.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The surrounding context also matters, including which type of treatment is being followed, the confidence of the health care provider and the patient’s prior experiences with the treatment.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
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Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
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Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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To be sure, Maher’s ready wit and spontaneous repartee as a talk show host were central themes for the parade of chums who praised the honoree.
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Those same themes also underpin Goldman's latest commodity outlook.
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Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues.
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
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The collection includes multiple correspondences between Stamp and the late Princess of Wales, from Christmas photos featuring her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to birthday cards.
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Police also allegedly found photos in the chatroom correspondences, according to Spadjinske.
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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