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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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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters
  1. topics
  2. things
  3. means
  4. themes
  5. weighs
  6. motifs
  7. affairs
  8. letters
Noun
  • Brendel Hightower writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The coalition said there was a pattern of holding public hearings in which the topics seemed to have already been discussed and voted on in private.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of topics
Noun
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When Pittsburgh hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to play quarterback and drafted three offensive linemen in the first four rounds, big things were predicted for the run game.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Verb
  • Christmas Day is almost here, which means Santa Claus is gearing up to put presents under Arizonans' trees.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Anybody have any clue what this means?
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Noun
  • YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of themes
Verb
  • For Black graduates, race weighs heavily on the social and economic outcomes associated with a college degree.
    Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighs
Noun
  • The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As if there was a hangover from going score-for-score in 40-plus point affairs over the last two outings, the offense couldn’t pick things up right away, especially after the Patriots had just punched in their first possession for a touchdown.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of affairs
Noun
  • Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of letters
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