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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
Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Mar. 2025
Its curriculum will encompass various aspects of the creative and business sides of the music industry, including content creation, performing, touring, entertainment law, engineering and graphic design.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Ownership clearly has been content with mediocrity when the United Center is packed with happy, paying fans.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Roosevelt, of course, had to content with the Great Depression.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The American Diabetes Association and a group of obesity expert orgs have released statements advising patients against using them due to the potential for content and quality issues.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Mar. 2025
Its curriculum will encompass various aspects of the creative and business sides of the music industry, including content creation, performing, touring, entertainment law, engineering and graphic design.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Most of the time, Kuzma is content to hang around the three-point line while Antetokounmpo and Lillard work.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Ownership clearly has been content with mediocrity when the United Center is packed with happy, paying fans.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Having wised up to the idea that there could be more to life than daily quotas and waffle parties, the innies cannot content themselves with a return to the status quo.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Roosevelt, of course, had to content with the Great Depression.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
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Unlike previous generations who may have been satisfied with distant, corporate leadership, modern audiences expect their leaders to be visible, values-driven, and actively shaping both company culture and societal impact.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The poll found that 57% of residents are satisfied with the region’s quality of life, while more than 7 in 10 people are happy with their own neighborhood.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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My dad was going to engineering school at Columbia [to please] his father.—
Eric Ryan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As for his future with BKFC, Stephens sounds happy with the organization, but unsure of what’s going on with his role in that promotion.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Accountant 2 Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Mattel throughout its history operated with a studio-like approach to creating products to delight the most fickle consumers and their parents.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is a cop novel that fully satisfies its genre expectations — chases, gun battles, sinister bad guys, questionable cops, cowards and heroes.—
Claude Peck,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Either type of injury would satisfy the injury-in-fact requirement of the standing test.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That study will also analyze how trees are affected by a warming climate, which Berelson said will affect CO2 uptake.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just ask any of the millions of Americans who have already experienced the destruction that a warming planet can deliver to your doorstep.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Millions of birds visit the lake each year to feast on brine flies—more on that below.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
10 Mar. 2025
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Torti is the resort's pool and beach bar, where diners can feast on bento boxes and sushi.—
Jason Chau,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Users can choose from four different levels of the vocal removal tool, enabling them to fully retain the original singer’s vocals or completely remove them to suit more confident karaoke artists.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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To juxtapose the silhouette, wear them with suiting, denim, dresses, and silk.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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