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
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
To make matters worse, Ronaldo’s peers all thrived, as top goal-scorers such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored multiple times in their opening matches.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Kelly oversaw the sheriff’s office’s Office of Professional Standards, which handles internal affairs matters.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Non-Amish religious leaders from town would meet with those who wanted their input on matters of faith.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
In cybersecurity, especially, context matters.
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David Steifman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When Mamdani meets The Athletic, however, even more cerebral matters are at play.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
For aspiring buyers, the geographic spread matters.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
The inclusion and exclusion matters because California’s crisis is not only about misallocated acre-feet of water.
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David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The quality of the scent itself matters more than the delivery method.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
That matters for hurricanes, because warm water acts as fuel for a hurricane’s engine.
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Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And footwear is one of the most obvious categories where this matters.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
For Kolarik, representation in the wine world also matters.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Money matters — so make the most of it.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The surrounding context also matters, including which type of treatment is being followed, the confidence of the health care provider and the patient’s prior experiences with the treatment.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.
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Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
To make matters worse, Ronaldo’s peers all thrived, as top goal-scorers such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored multiple times in their opening matches.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Kelly oversaw the sheriff’s office’s Office of Professional Standards, which handles internal affairs matters.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Non-Amish religious leaders from town would meet with those who wanted their input on matters of faith.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
In cybersecurity, especially, context matters.
—
David Steifman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When Mamdani meets The Athletic, however, even more cerebral matters are at play.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
For aspiring buyers, the geographic spread matters.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
The inclusion and exclusion matters because California’s crisis is not only about misallocated acre-feet of water.
—
David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Verb
That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The quality of the scent itself matters more than the delivery method.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
That matters for hurricanes, because warm water acts as fuel for a hurricane’s engine.
—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And footwear is one of the most obvious categories where this matters.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
For Kolarik, representation in the wine world also matters.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The surrounding context also matters, including which type of treatment is being followed, the confidence of the health care provider and the patient’s prior experiences with the treatment.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
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On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
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Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
Verb
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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Yet, the same themes of access and power have lingered around the presidency in the eight decades since.
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Another would connect a reading from the Book of Lamentations and its themes of the destruction of Jerusalem with readings about the Holocaust.
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But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.
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Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
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The collection includes multiple correspondences between Stamp and the late Princess of Wales, from Christmas photos featuring her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to birthday cards.
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Police also allegedly found photos in the chatroom correspondences, according to Spadjinske.
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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