1
as in topic
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 thing
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 mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problem
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 to mean
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matter
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Indigenous peoples have something to say to all of these matters, or deficiencies of our moment.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Not that any of this stuff really matters in the long run.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In April 2026, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traveled to Australia for a brief visit focused on private business matters and charitable work.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Indigenous peoples have something to say to all of these matters, or deficiencies of our moment.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Not that any of this stuff really matters in the long run.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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The topic sounds academic because lunar travel is still extraordinarily expensive.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Staying on topic about the Clintons’ early days in the White House, Hillary described the jarring transition from Arkansas to presidential life.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Putting aside the issue of Ukraine and the hypocrisy there, is this posture an ideological thing or about self-interest?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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So that was the same thing with Maura.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Tracy Stone-Manning,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California State Lottery district office or by mail.—
Don Sweeney
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was the problem with conjuring my mother.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rising to the #1 spot signals strong business fundamentals, consumer trust and a product that genuinely solves a modern pet owner’s problem.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are three players in their vicinity too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the infrared, this could do everything from revealing the large-scale structure of the early Universe to cataloging far more of the asteroids orbiting in Earth’s vicinity.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lajos’s transparent skin, initially so intriguing, does not end up mattering or meaning anything.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Parker Posey isn’t meant to live an uncomfortable life.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The most prominent question is his slight 6-foot, 181-pound frame.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Epstein is hardly the only issue that these and other Democrats are talking about.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The $349 billion January budget, which includes $248 billion in general fund spending, was admittedly a placeholder that sidestepped the larger issues.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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