matters 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mattersnext
plural of matter
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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Relevance

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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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matters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of matter
as in means
to be of importance she believes that doing well in school really does matter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
  1. topics
  2. things
  3. means
  4. themes
  5. weighs
  6. motifs
  7. affairs
  8. letters
Noun
  • With that, my team and I shifted focus from topics such as how chronic stress influences brains to how positive events – and anticipation for these events – shape neural functions.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • By Wednesday evening local time, it was not listed among trending topics at all.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of topics
Noun
  • There are of course some areas where Salesforce could take things even further.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hopefully things pick up pace next week.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of things
Verb
  • However, many women are unsure of what that actually means or what to do about it.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of means
Noun
  • Milner’s artistic practice engages with similar themes as Gonzalez-Torres, restaging everyday objects in new contexts.
    Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Logan set about studying every Avett Brothers song, transferring themes and characters to note cards, outlining a draft.
    Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of themes
Verb
  • Irreverent and misguided, Lew’s genius and famous name weighs heavily on him but using his gift to help solve homicides may– finally– offer his life some direction and purpose.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The table folds compactly for easy storage and transport and weighs just seven pounds.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of weighs
Noun
  • The rest of the collection taps into fanciful motifs, like the triangle edges in Royale that resemble a medieval flag or the zigzags and x-shapes found throughout.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ditto for the Warriors line, featuring different motifs such as sun, dawns and hearts on bangles and rings.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $16,875,000 from $16,142,000, mainly due to higher selling, marketing, and medical affairs expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While judge retention elections are typically sleepy affairs in Indiana, that isn’t true this year.
    Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of affairs
Noun
  • The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Clicking this will highlight the letters that make up one of the theme words.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of letters
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matter-of-factly

matters

matters of course

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