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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Relevance
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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
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
His childhood pastor was a guy named Henry Highland Garnet, this Black radical pastor who advocated for abolition and even made a young Frederick Douglass appear to be weak on matters of abolition and measures of equity.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
And although none of these possibilities is new, Gen Zers seem to be more likely than people from previous generations to have metabolized the idea that everybody moves through such matters in their own way, at their own pace.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
First Amendment protections The lawsuit says a clear precedent protects public employees who make controversial statements on matters of public concern.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Hemsworth has more pressing matters in the present.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Under the law, publications regarding newsworthy events or matters of public interest are generally exempt from the publicity rights of the persons shown.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Portion control matters, especially for people monitoring carbohydrate intake.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
But their access generally is limited to matters involving the board of directors, not day-to-day management decisions made by company executives.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Has no one ever told Evelyn that kindness matters?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Of course, technique matters too.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
What matters most now isn’t syntax, or learning a particular language, but time spent experimenting with and steering AI tools.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Time matters, and California is running out of it.
—Michael Mische, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Why watching the sun matters Solar storms do more than spark stunning auroras.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In this environment, headcount isn’t the metric that matters most—capability is.
—John Akkara, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Experts say diet matters, but brushing, flossing, and dental visits remain key to preventing gum disease.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
His childhood pastor was a guy named Henry Highland Garnet, this Black radical pastor who advocated for abolition and even made a young Frederick Douglass appear to be weak on matters of abolition and measures of equity.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
And although none of these possibilities is new, Gen Zers seem to be more likely than people from previous generations to have metabolized the idea that everybody moves through such matters in their own way, at their own pace.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
First Amendment protections The lawsuit says a clear precedent protects public employees who make controversial statements on matters of public concern.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Hemsworth has more pressing matters in the present.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Under the law, publications regarding newsworthy events or matters of public interest are generally exempt from the publicity rights of the persons shown.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Portion control matters, especially for people monitoring carbohydrate intake.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
But their access generally is limited to matters involving the board of directors, not day-to-day management decisions made by company executives.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
With a mix of trendsetting content and thoughtful storytelling, our editors keep an eye on what’s now, what’s next, and what truly matters.
—Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Has no one ever told Evelyn that kindness matters?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Of course, technique matters too.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
What matters most now isn’t syntax, or learning a particular language, but time spent experimenting with and steering AI tools.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Time matters, and California is running out of it.
—Michael Mische, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Why watching the sun matters Solar storms do more than spark stunning auroras.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In this environment, headcount isn’t the metric that matters most—capability is.
—John Akkara, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Up Close is Sourcing Journal’s regular check-in with industry executives to get their take on topics ranging from their company’s latest moves to personal style.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with some shockingly gruesome slides (lots of intestines and Jack the Ripper–style organ removal), Wallace shares that the New York Ripper is still traumatizing the relatives of his victims by leaving voice-mails taunting them about his brutal crimes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In that case, the answer is not a list of clever gadgets but a long series of high-stakes biological problems, all interlinked.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The diet helps reduce inflammation in the body, which can otherwise worsen gum problems.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This means someone must stay, and Arisu volunteers.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Listening also means making choices that can feel selfish in the moment.—
Melissa Gonzalez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While grief, faith and love are embedded throughout the film, the last of those themes is what Franklin hopes inspires viewers the most.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mascots usually represent the themes of the city’s character.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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With three of the next four opponents having offenses ranking in the bottom 10 in yards per game, the time is now for the Cowboys’ defense to figure out its issues before the gauntlet that awaits in November and December.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company expects this to reduce password reset requests and call center correspondences, Faulkner said.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Such correspondences offer a fascinating means of tracing human history.—
Martha Barnette
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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