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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
Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Albanese cited the risks to the physical and mental health of children from excessive social media use, in particular the risks to girls from harmful depictions of body image and misogynist content aimed at boys.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
But the Yankees weren't content to let Freeman collect the World Series MVP award Tuesday.
—Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Richard Panek, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
Regardless of their ambitions, countries will often decide to content themselves with the existing international order.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
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Noun
Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Albanese cited the risks to the physical and mental health of children from excessive social media use, in particular the risks to girls from harmful depictions of body image and misogynist content aimed at boys.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Serial’s massive popularity, and its week-by-week format, overhauled how the genre was received: Audiences were no longer content with merely consuming the story.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
But the Yankees weren't content to let Freeman collect the World Series MVP award Tuesday.
—Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Until then, the generation of scientists who set out to write the final chapter in the story of the cosmos will have to content themselves with a more modest conclusion: to be continued.
—Richard Panek, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
Regardless of their ambitions, countries will often decide to content themselves with the existing international order.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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If engineers understand customer needs and make customers feel understood, then customers are satisfied, even if the solution takes longer than expected.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2008, Yang arrived at NYU, set on a pre-med path in part to please his parents and in part to indulge his idolization of Sandra Oh in Grey’s Anatomy.Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recently, what pleased Strawberry was getting into the garage and breaking into the leftover cases of beer, causing Mullins to find the pet pig a little worse for wear.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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A day care facility in Maine has delighted the internet by revealing which dog breed is the clingiest, and needless to say, anyone who owns a German shorthaired pointer can relate.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 16 of 25 Classic Pumpkin Pie Made with refrigerated pie dough, this richly spiced pie will satisfy the Thanksgiving purists.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Since then, warming temperatures have taken a toll.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The palate is rich, oily, and full-bodied, with a long, warming finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Enjoy bottles of wine at 50% off while feasting on salads, sandwiches or flatbreads.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the enormous baby has a healthy appetite, feasting on 25 fish—sand whiting, rainbow trout and salmon—each day.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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The cigars pair with high-end spirits such as Macallan single malt whiskeys and Louis XIII cognac, which are suited to each guest’s tastes and delivered to the mega-suites.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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While there’s more to explore out on the terrace, the home’s interiors also offer five bedrooms and a number of living areas suited to families and health enthusiasts alike.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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