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, 31 Mar. 2026
This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Having lived through downturns matters.
—Peter Thompson, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
When a species takes a century just to reach maturity, every individual matters.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Robins declined to comment on ongoing matters within the Council.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Take matters into your own hands, and get this before time runs out.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Speed matters, especially with sago palm, oleander, and lilies.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Why a single national policy matters One key point stands out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Legislation matters, but so does good judgment.
—Gary Shapiro, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Why the money matters FEMA officials say the funding is critical as cities prepare for the scale of the 2026 tournament, which is expected to draw millions of fans from around the world.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
While public support can be validating, what matters more is what happens in the next meeting, the next review cycle, the next opportunity for recognition.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Here is the distinction that matters.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Another person’s opinion of you matters.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Finally, our experience matters.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
So that’s all that really matters.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Having lived through downturns matters.
—Peter Thompson, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
When a species takes a century just to reach maturity, every individual matters.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Robins declined to comment on ongoing matters within the Council.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Take matters into your own hands, and get this before time runs out.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Speed matters, especially with sago palm, oleander, and lilies.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Why a single national policy matters One key point stands out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Exercise intensity matters more than most people realize.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Legislation matters, but so does good judgment.
—Gary Shapiro, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Why the money matters FEMA officials say the funding is critical as cities prepare for the scale of the 2026 tournament, which is expected to draw millions of fans from around the world.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
While public support can be validating, what matters more is what happens in the next meeting, the next review cycle, the next opportunity for recognition.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Here is the distinction that matters.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Another person’s opinion of you matters.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Finally, our experience matters.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
So that’s all that really matters.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nacua was one of several topics McVay addressed during a 30-minute session with reporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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First issue mails within 8 - 10 weeks.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fulton County officials have forcefully pushed back, arguing the issues cited reflect routine administrative errors rather than evidence of fraud.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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When weather issues later threatened insurance coverage during production, Hanks and Zemeckis covered that cost as well.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even in the absence of any proven crime committed by Tisch, even in the naivest retelling or understanding of Tisch’s correspondences with Epstein, his unacceptable relationship with this man deserves censure.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Oppenheimer relied on past news stories about Blume, as well as a collection of her work and professional correspondences that are archived at Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library and, probably most informatively, his own interviews with Blume and her friends and family.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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