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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
although I appreciate the poem's lyrical qualities, I don't understand its content
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as in coverage
the amount of something (as subject matter) included
judging from the table of contents, I'd have to say that this book covers most of the major topics in American history
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the speech was filled with fine words but devoid of any real content
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as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
slept to her heart's content on weekends
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
are you content with your present salary?
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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Recent Examples of content
M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Jon MacHota, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Every breed comes with its own quirks and needs: some thrive with room to roam, others settle happily into apartment living; some crave constant engagement, while others are content with quiet routines.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
The algorithm reacts more favorably to content with babies and toddlers, with that content generally performing better than content featuring older children.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ten years ago, the Kardashians’ floods of content bewildered us.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Adjective
Surely the front office is not content with the room being Trevon Diggs, Shavon Revel Jr. and Josh Butler, who could all miss the start of the season.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Every breed comes with its own quirks and needs: some thrive with room to roam, others settle happily into apartment living; some crave constant engagement, while others are content with quiet routines.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Verb
Timothée Chalamet-starring Oscar contented A Complete Unknown from Searchlight Pictures is holding at no. 8 at 2,010 locations with a $3.1 million weekend.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
The algorithm reacts more favorably to content with babies and toddlers, with that content generally performing better than content featuring older children.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
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Ultimately, will anyone be satisfied with this retelling?—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Sure enough, Stephanie whips around with a satisfied smile.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
Verb
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It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.—
David Szondy
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Bronwen Sciortino, author & simplicity expert teaching easy ways to tailor-make healthy, happy & highly successful lives.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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That said, Bono was more than happy to be included in the Trump dump.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
Verb
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This has delighted Cruise's fans online, who can't stop posting about Cruise's love for a buttery tub.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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Longer than a truck with a trailer (reaching up to almost 79 feet long) and weighting almost twice as much, Megalodon, ruled the oceans between 20–3 million years ago, frequently on the hunt for prey to satisfy its astonishing 100,000 kilocalories-per-day nutritional demand.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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But Barrack's visit and the raising of the flag were a significant signal of warming relations.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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As the climate warms and tick populations proliferate, there’s a good chance that in many parts of the U.S., you’ll get intimately acquainted with one this summer.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In the 3-2 Rapids win over San Diego last month, the Rapids feasted with their press.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
15 May 2025
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Other images showed one anemone, measuring less than an inch, feasting on a 4-inch marine worm over the course of 16 hours.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Here are six other emerging hubs, with yachts best suited to explore each region.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Also noteworthy was the natural, human-centric approach to the user interface, with the AI agent interacting in a warm conversational tone and doing so in a regional accent selected to suit the location being called.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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