1
as in topic
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 thing
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 mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problem
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 to mean
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matter
Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Right-handed relief is another matter, and the Dodgers took the first step toward shoring up that area Thursday by acquiring Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Consider this an opportunity to clear space for what (and who) truly matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Noun
On more serious matters, Trump thanked Musk for his work with the Department of Government Efficiency and promised the job was not over.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Right-handed relief is another matter, and the Dodgers took the first step toward shoring up that area Thursday by acquiring Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Verb
Drop the weight that isn’t yours, because what remains will be what truly matters.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Consider this an opportunity to clear space for what (and who) truly matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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There are many ways to celebrate spring, but few contemporary artists have devoted more attention to the topic than David Hockney.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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And then there’s the controversial topic of Oak Terrace’s reputation, which was raised during Soltero’s review.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Viewed from within China, things had been looking up after the world’s two largest economies agreed to dramatically roll back steep tariffs – a conciliatory step in a trade war that had threatened the entire global trading system.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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There are few things more frustrating than having your workflow derailed by glitchy or confusing software.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The drug, which can be received by mail, has been on the U.S. market for 25 years and taken safely by millions of Americans, according to experts.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The new bill would allow Canada Post’s inspection authority to open mail and would also remove barriers to allow law enforcement to open mail during an investigation—attempting to curb fentanyl movement by what authorities say is performed by organized crime groups.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Read more: Fishing Communities in the Philippines Are Fighting for their Future as Waters Rise The bigger problem is that human society—policymakers, companies, and financial institutions—simply hasn’t figured out how to value all that oceans do for us.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Justice Elena Kagan wrote the Court's decision, deftly explaining the difference between the problem and the law.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Ars Video Your main explicit goal when exploring all this varied expanse is to look for large, blue P-Switches, each of which activates a short, timed challenge mission in the immediate vicinity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Thankfully, there were no police cars in the vicinity as he was driven back to the course.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The reality is that siphoning road dollars for public transit would mean that critical projects to repair functionally obsolete bridges and unsafe roads in Cook County and across the state would no longer proceed as planned.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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That means traveling on weekdays and taking the deal-seeking approach.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Taking the questions out of Black haircare, SLIQ does the thinking for you.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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Any doc brings up those questions, but Paul really brought them to the surface.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
27 May 2025
Noun
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That’s every pitcher’s issue in their delivery, landing late or not being on time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Her key message to producers addressing issues with creatives was to figure out how to deliver an opening line.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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