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as in topics
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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as in coverages
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 meanings
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 delights
to give satisfaction to
a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contents
Noun
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Brendel Hightower writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024 -
On Sundays, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum hosts free workshops for kids, covering topics from abstract expressionism to artists like French painter Jean Dubuffet.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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These themes complement the primary Christian story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The first quarter moon urges us to give extra TLC and slightly augment our new moon intentions, if necessary.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the growing uncertainty of America’s diplomatic and military intentions is causing nation-states to change course.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Advances in technology mean the motifs are even more vivid and precise this time around, Vuitton said.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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The apparel collection of Dodgers and Cubs products will include Nike T-shirts, hoodies and jerseys featuring Murakami’s flower motifs.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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A little white wine with a hearty bowl of a chicken, turkey, or pork based white bean chili pairs perfectly with white wine and warms the heart at the same time, while roast pork or chicken cry out for a full-figured white.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2025
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Yet, as the climate warms and extreme weather events like drought become more common — and more severe — many scientists expect hydropower to become a less reliable energy source.—
José María León Cabrera,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For all intents and purposes and with a few exceptions, all goods and services produced today are consumed today, period.—
John T. Harvey,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is just the latest example of the terrible treatment of what are, for all intents and purposes, professional student athletes.—
Joe Moglia,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The second and third definitions aren’t close to a concept of equality of outcome.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Lots of people have different definitions for it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Contents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contents. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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