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
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Navigating intense money matters?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The question is whether this matters.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The world outside me was big and rich with far more important and grave matters.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Roberts, however, signaled concern about granting the president unchecked power in matters that could affect domestic consumers.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The letter was addressed to Meta chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead, sent on behalf of the trade org by Naresh Kilaru, a partner with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, a law firm specializing in intellectual property matters.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
To compound matters, West Ham’s forthcoming games against Newcastle United (H), Burnley (H), Bournemouth (A), Liverpool (H), Manchester United (A), Brighton (A), Aston Villa (H) and Manchester City (A).
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite trying to have a fresh new start at The Overlook, the Torrances' relationships prove to be too strained, and matters only intensify after Danny's terrifying premonitions appear to come true as Jack's psyche unravels.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
That reaction matters because entertainment shows how markets respond when automation reaches culture.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
This study suggests that processing is not inherently harmful — what matters is the biochemical outcome.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Deep dive Through an investigation, NPR explored the question of how a person's credit history affects their auto insurance costs, as well as why their credit history matters to insurance companies.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
As long as the message hasn’t changed and people are still blessed and inspired, that’s all that matters.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Make sense of what matters in Washington.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Experts say fitness — not weight — is what truly matters.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
In investing, however, buying power is what matters at the end of the day.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The matters being sorted out in the lab and in the field are not just technical and medical.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Navigating intense money matters?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The question is whether this matters.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The world outside me was big and rich with far more important and grave matters.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Roberts, however, signaled concern about granting the president unchecked power in matters that could affect domestic consumers.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The letter was addressed to Meta chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead, sent on behalf of the trade org by Naresh Kilaru, a partner with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, a law firm specializing in intellectual property matters.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
To compound matters, West Ham’s forthcoming games against Newcastle United (H), Burnley (H), Bournemouth (A), Liverpool (H), Manchester United (A), Brighton (A), Aston Villa (H) and Manchester City (A).
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite trying to have a fresh new start at The Overlook, the Torrances' relationships prove to be too strained, and matters only intensify after Danny's terrifying premonitions appear to come true as Jack's psyche unravels.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
In contexts not concerning the elite private colleges of New England and their decades-old conflicts and syllabi and on-campus squabbles, this mode of prestige media procedure matters absolutely and enormously, at scales difficult to tabulate.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
That reaction matters because entertainment shows how markets respond when automation reaches culture.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
This study suggests that processing is not inherently harmful — what matters is the biochemical outcome.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Deep dive Through an investigation, NPR explored the question of how a person's credit history affects their auto insurance costs, as well as why their credit history matters to insurance companies.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
As long as the message hasn’t changed and people are still blessed and inspired, that’s all that matters.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Make sense of what matters in Washington.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Experts say fitness — not weight — is what truly matters.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
In investing, however, buying power is what matters at the end of the day.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This worldwide effort mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children under age 5 every month, with a goal of sparking a lifetime love of reading.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
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In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As well as visibility of the northern lights, strong geomagnetic storms can also cause problems with technology, such as fluctations in the power grid and interference with satellites, which can affect GPS.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, in his first weeks of discussions with the union’s staff, Astin became more aware of problems involving auditions and casting directors.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That means that the lowest-income families would be affected the least.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Uncertainty over ITV‘s future has been one of the dominant themes of 2025.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The robot also serves as an inspection agent, alerting operators whenever unexpected occurrences or safety issues are detected in the warehouse area, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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For this region specifically, Avalo aims to develop seeds that address its water and climate issues.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And underpinning everything—the papers, notes, cuttings, photographs, correspondences and transcripts—is one question, asked again and again and again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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