CONTENTS Synonyms: 182 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of content

as in topics

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 coverages

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 meanings

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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contents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of content

as in delights

to give satisfaction to a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures

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Recent Examples of contents

Noun

The comic book was stolen from Cage’s Los Angeles home in 2000 but was recovered in 2011 when it was found by a man who had purchased the contents of an old storage locker in southern California. —

Bruce Shipkowski, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 Although at least the cake shows you its contents. —

Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026 The judge will also be determining if the contents of Mangione's backpack should be used as evidence in the trial. —

Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 Not to mention, the contents of King Tutankhamun’s tomb — adding up to more than 5,000 items, including many shoes — are on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum which opened in November in Giza, Egypt. —

Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026 Jewelry and Accessories While your great aunt's style may not be yours, don’t rush to sell the contents of her jewelry boxes. —

Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026 In one particularly troubling instance, the assistant director of nursing was unable to identify the contents of a spray bottle that was being used to disinfect face shields of staffers who were caring for COVID-19 patients, according to official reports. —

Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 The Martian atmosphere presents a major obstacle to safely and precisely landing on the surface, and also hinders any attempts to return contents (or people) back to Earth. —

Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025 Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

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The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice! —

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Noun

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.

— John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Consider Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, which began in 2006, developing its current long-form, immersive format that explores major historical topics with a punk sensibility.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026