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

Empty Your Purse, Tote, or Wallet Dump out the contents onto the bed and sort through everything. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 Twiggs described finding a note from Robinson, which was entered into evidence and read aloud in court, though its contents were previously revealed in court records. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Prosecutors sought to play the interview in court, but defense attorneys strongly objected, saying that news media cameras in the courtroom would broadcast the contents to the world and therefore compromise Robinson’s right to a fair trial. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026 In this case, the Nature paper argued that, at multibillion-light-year scales, the universe’s contents weren’t spread out as uniformly as scientists had thought. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 These types of protrusions are fairly common, particularly in older men, and occur when a small amount of abdominal contents, such as fat or a bit of intestines, slips through a gap or weak point in the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 Multiple bottled coffee drinks did not have the contents listed on the label. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 During the third act, in a cunning effect, when anyone picks up a phone, the screen’s contents are displayed on a wall as the lights fade, muting the friends onstage. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026 The contents were covered in feces, urine, hot sauce, ketchup and other fluids. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

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That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice! — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contents

Noun

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

— Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
This criticism may belie a bid to make complex topics more easily accessible to audiences ranging from Wall Street to the man on the street.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of topics

Noun

Fortunately, there are some Saturday and Sunday coverages on the main NBC channel, which will also be available on Fubo (Stream Free Now).

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Farley said on Bloomberg TV the same day that Ford is seeing warranty coverages and recall costs coming down.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of coverages

Noun

Few fans walk to game Though traffic has generally been better around the stadium since the last time Argentina was in town, some fans are still taking matters into their own hands, seen walking along the road two hours leading up to kickoff.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
The emotional Moon conjoins driven Mars in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, bringing momentum to matters involving money, privacy, trust, or joint responsibilities.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of matters

Noun

Nothing will shake you and wake you like having your senses, your assumptions, your very identity overrun by hour upon hour of First Nations music, dancing, ceremony, and vitality on this patch of Apsáalooke (Crow) land.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
The date tells you about quality or safety expectations, the package tells you if the product has been protected, and your senses can help identify signs of spoilage.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Definition of senses

Verb

Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026