1
as in topics
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 things
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 mails
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
first-class matter
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4
as in problems
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 means
to be of importance
she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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Recent Examples of matters
Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The 63-year-old NBA commissioner who came up under the fire-breathing David Stern, and who has chosen diplomacy over dictatorship since taking over in 2014, doesn’t typically stick his chest out when discussing such matters of governance.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Every collector knows—heritage matters.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
While there are general factors in addition to policies that influence food costs (including demand, climate, weather and global matters), prices are going up at a time when the US job market has shifted into a lower gear.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
This matters because small businesses employ more than 61 million people, nearly half the private workforce.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Professor Mark Blaxter, senior author at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, explained why such research matters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
With a newfound momentum, Catlin took matters into his own hands, bringing a recovered fumble to Timberview’s 13-yard line; the Raiders couldn’t capitalize, settling for a 25-yard field goal attempt that went off the right upright.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Raina He, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
When their calls were compared against everything from squirrel monkey chatter to melodies by the Beatles, their songs showed a balance of randomness and order that suggests style, not just repertoire, matters for communication.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Technical performance matters, but so do ecosystem depth, developer tools, and migration costs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What matters now is that Brisson appears to want the Penguins’ captain to be traded.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
And in this space, that distinction matters.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The push of an offensive line matters too.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, none of that really matters.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
If the end goal is beating the ideological adversary, then little matters beyond that.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The 63-year-old NBA commissioner who came up under the fire-breathing David Stern, and who has chosen diplomacy over dictatorship since taking over in 2014, doesn’t typically stick his chest out when discussing such matters of governance.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Every collector knows—heritage matters.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
While there are general factors in addition to policies that influence food costs (including demand, climate, weather and global matters), prices are going up at a time when the US job market has shifted into a lower gear.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
This matters because small businesses employ more than 61 million people, nearly half the private workforce.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Professor Mark Blaxter, senior author at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, explained why such research matters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
With a newfound momentum, Catlin took matters into his own hands, bringing a recovered fumble to Timberview’s 13-yard line; the Raiders couldn’t capitalize, settling for a 25-yard field goal attempt that went off the right upright.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
That’s why this matters so much.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Money matters — so make the most of it.
—Raina He, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
When their calls were compared against everything from squirrel monkey chatter to melodies by the Beatles, their songs showed a balance of randomness and order that suggests style, not just repertoire, matters for communication.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Technical performance matters, but so do ecosystem depth, developer tools, and migration costs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What matters now is that Brisson appears to want the Penguins’ captain to be traded.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
And in this space, that distinction matters.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The push of an offensive line matters too.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, none of that really matters.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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That impact on a smaller business with less than $50 million in annual revenue could mean immediate business closure, making this one of the most critical topics to discuss in leadership meetings.—
Max Silber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with some shockingly gruesome slides (lots of intestines and Jack the Ripper–style organ removal), Wallace shares that the New York Ripper is still traumatizing the relatives of his victims by leaving voice-mails taunting them about his brutal crimes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Attached to Paxton is a long list of ethical and moral problems.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ellison pledged to give away 95% of his wealth to advance scientific research and solve complex problems related to health and aging.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This means designing curricula that force students to grapple with complexity before introducing AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specialized walking tours go beyond the main landmarks, focusing on themes that bring the city’s culture into sharper focus.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Did themes of aging and mortality seep into your own thinking?—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those with suicide ideation might attempt suicide, but these attempts often represent a desire to escape distress as opposed to end-of-life issues.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company expects this to reduce password reset requests and call center correspondences, Faulkner said.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Such correspondences offer a fascinating means of tracing human history.—
Martha Barnette
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Matters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matters. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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