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
Emerson Clarridge
updated February 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2026
The person asked to have their name withheld because they were not authorized to speak to the media about administrative matters.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
One way to make users pause and engage is by swapping static imagery for video, but Elden noted the type of video content matters.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The type of coffee matters because of the total caffeine intake, and not because of the type of coffee or roast level.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Franchise players are rarely kept entirely out of personnel matters, particularly the type the Knicks executed the past two years.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Read Labels With a Fiber Lens If convenience foods are in your regular rotation, label reading matters.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy to prepare for retirement, but affordability matters.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Lisa Mallozzi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
And ultimately, what matters more than one loud billionaire’s decision is the net migration of millionaires.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
But in a Western Conference playoff race that is tighter than a snare drum, wins are the only currency that matters.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
That matters more than ever as nonalcoholic cocktails move beyond juice blends and into zero-proof spirits that cost enough to feel like an indulgence.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
If astrophotography is your main focus, aperture matters more than flexibility.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Remembering what truly matters to you can support wise spending decisions at this time.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
This key moment in football, the moment of celebration, the moment that matters so much because this sport averages fewer than three goals a game, is now not confirmed by the ball hitting the net — not in the VAR era — or even by the referee signalling for a goal.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Every move matters, every second matters.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
One of the defendants, Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters, shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2026
The person asked to have their name withheld because they were not authorized to speak to the media about administrative matters.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
One way to make users pause and engage is by swapping static imagery for video, but Elden noted the type of video content matters.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The type of coffee matters because of the total caffeine intake, and not because of the type of coffee or roast level.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Franchise players are rarely kept entirely out of personnel matters, particularly the type the Knicks executed the past two years.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Read Labels With a Fiber Lens If convenience foods are in your regular rotation, label reading matters.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy to prepare for retirement, but affordability matters.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
What is directly affected is the city’s share — and in Cooper City, that matters more than many people realize.
—Lisa Mallozzi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
And ultimately, what matters more than one loud billionaire’s decision is the net migration of millionaires.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
But in a Western Conference playoff race that is tighter than a snare drum, wins are the only currency that matters.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
That matters more than ever as nonalcoholic cocktails move beyond juice blends and into zero-proof spirits that cost enough to feel like an indulgence.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
If astrophotography is your main focus, aperture matters more than flexibility.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Remembering what truly matters to you can support wise spending decisions at this time.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
This key moment in football, the moment of celebration, the moment that matters so much because this sport averages fewer than three goals a game, is now not confirmed by the ball hitting the net — not in the VAR era — or even by the referee signalling for a goal.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Every move matters, every second matters.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Last week, Kodak posted a 10-minute video that between YouTube and TikTok has racked up around 1 million views, in which Coogler makes complex topics like aspect ratios, film formats and sound design accessible and fun.—
Quincy Bowie,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the past few months, however, things have changed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s something about studying real-life situations that have happened and then creating and imagining into this fictional kind of characterization of things.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 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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The announcement was made Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where leading tech executives, government officials and AI researchers are debating how to use AI to solve real-world problems.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That means potential payoffs but also extreme danger.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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What this means for global luxury The lesson of the Fire Horse year goes beyond its symbolism.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Murakami, the exhibition marks a philosophical return to concrete artistic themes after a period of feeling untethered from a meaningful movement.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The concert will explore themes of family, tradition and unity through lively orchestral music with a handful of special guests.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the effects of the pandemic and tariffs, climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The people in the district deserve to have someone who has lived in the district and knows the issues in the community.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Within their correspondences between 2009 and 2015, Gelernter in one email appears to be recommending a then-student as part of his software startup.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Let this be your sign to enter into some ol’ fashioned pen-to-paper correspondences in 2026.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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