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
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The matter has become a topic of debate since drivers have been found to express themselves in a carefree manner under the influence of high adrenaline while speaking on the radio during race weekends.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Whether these ideas come from visa holders or citizens should not matter.
—Bastiaan Vanacker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Then, there is the matter of how the benefits of some cover crops are not fully realized until they are incorporated into the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The matter has become a topic of debate since drivers have been found to express themselves in a carefree manner under the influence of high adrenaline while speaking on the radio during race weekends.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Whether these ideas come from visa holders or citizens should not matter.
—Bastiaan Vanacker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter
Noun
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The main topic of conversation was how the duo turned a photo album featuring the banal daily activities of workers at Auschwitz-Birkenau into a searing play.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Basic training in granular but powerful topics like these can make a big difference.—
Arturo Garcia,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jake Paul has nothing but good things to say about his Disney days.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter of death quite like family and the possibility of inheritance.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Send out a proper invitation (paper mail, evite, or a nice text or email) days in advance with details regarding anything guests may need to know, especially the time.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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To compound this basic cashflow problem, PayPal did not do direct debits, so MyFootballClub relied on those annual renewals.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The government's own investigators have repeatedly found serious problems in immigration detention centers around the country.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s also an underwater carousel, a food and beverage outlet and a reef drop in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention the styling team, additional friends, and anyone else in the general vicinity.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This meant many people started to want to be comedians, which fed into that culture of competition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Leadership means lifting people up, not punching down. — Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 21, 2025 U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, the state’s lone Republican representative in Congress, also posted on X, highlighting the president’s take on Baltimore schools.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There can be no question that this group is competing for one another, in a way that the Canucks too often didn’t earlier this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For forward-thinking business leaders, adopting a digital mailroom is no longer a question.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Technical issues, medical emergencies, or operational delays can also force a change of plan.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Lymphatic congestion can be caused by a wide variety of issues, from cancer or tissue injuries to food allergies or lack of exercise, per the JMMT review.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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