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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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2
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
Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The couple brought their architect, Sebastiano Pisana, who knows the town well, to consult on the contents.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Creating content can be expensive, especially content that might serve fewer than 10 searches per month, and therefore, present little opportunity for marketers to get an ROI.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
His successors must do without such yarns, and content themselves with shards of talk scattered to the breeze.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The list, published Aug. 26, highlighted 25 content creators, such as YouTubers, podcast hosts, fashion creatives and TikTokers.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The couple brought their architect, Sebastiano Pisana, who knows the town well, to consult on the contents.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Plus, children themselves have become content creators, even small-screen stars.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Creating content can be expensive, especially content that might serve fewer than 10 searches per month, and therefore, present little opportunity for marketers to get an ROI.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
In 2023, Grazia U.K. announced the launch of Grazia Casa, following a marked uptick in interiors content online at graziadaily.co.uk.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
His successors must do without such yarns, and content themselves with shards of talk scattered to the breeze.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
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Putin has such an arrangement with Belarus and might be satisfied with a Ukraine that’s not fully sovereign, militarily weak and outside of NATO.—
Ronald Suny,
The Conversation,
19 Aug. 2025
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Many of today’s workers are much less satisfied with working for someone else just to get a steady, reliable paycheck.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Opened just last year, Norm’s already feels like a neighbourhood institution worn in by years of happy regulars.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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And Newsom’s press office was happy to run with the engagement.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hilariously The dog's reaction in the viral clip has delighted TikTok users.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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In a photo shared on Instagram, Eden struck her signature genie pose, delighting her nearly 130,000 followers.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Their final confrontation is sort of satisfying enough, and Martin McCann plays manic very well when Shagan finally breaks.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Who would want a regular-old room, when there are haylofts with wood-burning stoves that once warmed the hind legs of Kind Arthur’s horse?—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Temperatures also will warm elsewhere in the U.S., including in the Pacific Northwest, and will remain warm in the northern High Plains on Wednesday.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The pests aren't feasting on the wood chips or pine straw, but the fungi, mold, and small insects that decaying organic matter welcome.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Going out to feast on barbecue nowadays can be a bit of a sticker-shock situation — and based on market predictions, beef’s not likely to get cheaper anytime soon.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Army soon realized that some breeds were better suited for use than others and, by 1944, only German shepherds, Belgian sheepdogs, collies, Doberman pinschers, Siberian huskies, malamutes and American Eskimo dogs were accepted.—
Vic Verbalaitis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Lin was fortunate to be able to afford various traditional private school options, but as more low-cost creative schooling options emerge nationwide, such as those featured in my new book, Joyful Learning, more families have more opportunities to seek a school or space that suits their needs.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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