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noun (1)

ˈkän-ˌtent How to pronounce content (audio)
Definition of contentnext
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as in topic
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 coverage
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 meaning
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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content

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noun (2)

kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met slept to her heart's content on weekends

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adjective

kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met are you content with your present salary?

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verb

kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)
as in to please
to give satisfaction to a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures

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Recent Examples of content
Noun
The lo-fi nature of the videos, their formulaic content, and their inaccuracies don’t seem to have turned off viewers. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Some varieties combine wheat with plant proteins to increase their protein content, while others are made primarily from legumes such as chickpeas or lentils. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Chalamet’s longtime manager Brian Swardstrom, a former UTA partner, is said to be content with the status quo (and there’s no love lost between Swardstrom and either his former employer WME or CAA, another source says). — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Some content creators even made videos sharing how much the video meant to them. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
Europe could revert to a collection of nation-states ruled by illiberal nationalist governments content to accommodate Civilizational America. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Young and his fellow starters contented themselves with running drills before the game and signing autographs for fans. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for content
Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
  1. topic
  2. coverage
  3. meaning
  4. enjoyment
  5. satisfied
  6. please
  7. matter
  8. scope
Noun
  • Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Journalists working on environmental topics in sub-Saharan Africa are coming under attack, a new report found.
    — Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of topic
Noun
  • So could Hodge, who stood out on special teams this summer and could be someone the 49ers elevate when the coverage units need a boost.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The foldable phone launch will likely provide a tailwind of friendly press coverage to help usher him in, but Ternus can’t bank on a long honeymoon period.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of coverage
Noun
  • When a human accepts, rejects or overrides the agent, the organization can reconstruct why—not from a comment field that made sense to the person who wrote it, but from a structured record that holds its meaning after they're gone.
    — Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Below, learn more about Princess Margaret’s unique engagement ring, her relationship with Antony, and the personal meaning behind her granddaughter’s choice to wear the heirloom.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of meaning
Noun
  • Don’t let the pressure of a specific end goal cloud your enjoyment of the ride.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Adjective
  • In most cases, the entitlement is not fully restored until the assumed loan is paid off, refinanced or otherwise satisfied.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Ellison has now satisfied that request, pledging in writing to release 30 films a year for three years and to give each a 45-day window.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Investor-pleasing language can substitute for a distinctive customer system.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The trust’s president and CEO, Brent Leggs, said the group was disappointed with the decision but pleased with Roberts’ dissent.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of please
Noun
  • Conduct a Soil Test Taking samples of the soil from several places in the lawn will provide information about soil acidity (pH), nutrient levels, and organic matter content.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • From obscurity to the top of the football world, all in the matter of a few days.
    — Sam McDowell August 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of matter
Noun
  • But Treasury’s actions against the Islamic Republic have been modest in their scope so far.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The current implementation also takes about 69 seconds to run on an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, leaving substantial scope for optimization.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope

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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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