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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
Streamers may end up carrying the lion’s share of Australian content. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Many of them took to Reddit to decry the changes, fearing that the company would use their content to create AI therapists that would replace them. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Adjective
More than 45 million users create watchlists, the company says, giving it an advantage in terms of content discovery in a marketplace where average viewers struggle to find films and series of interest. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 In the first half of this year, consumer watch time on Netflix increased only 2% compared with a year earlier, even as content spending increased 11% to $20 billion this year. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
Leaders contented that in addition to geopolitical challenges, they have been impacted as luxury brands struggle to restore client loyalty following a period of rampant price hikes and even some lapses in quality. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 The following platforms approach that task differently, ranging from comprehensive visibility and traffic intelligence to content production and site auditing. — William Jones, Ascend Agency, 9 Sep. 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
  • Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from clashing over national topics like tariffs, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and Social Security, the candidates were asked about jobs in Michigan, the auto industry and education.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of topic
Noun
  • Critics in smaller markets serve readers who might otherwise have little access to independent coverage of the movies.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • That’s worth noting, since several examples Meta gives for using Muse include tasks such as booking doctor appointments and checking insurance coverage.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of coverage
Noun
  • Nighthawks poses a series of questions and references that together offer the viewer traces of meaning.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The thing becomes kind of boring and has lost all meaning to it.
    — Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of meaning
Noun
  • In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • My enjoyment now came from sitting back and watching her shine.
    — Diana Daniele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Adjective
  • The judge also directed both parties, including Acosta Torres personally, to appear at a compliance hearing to demonstrate that the requirements had been satisfied.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Those who fall short have to be satisfied with simply gazing at the destination from the parking lot.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • But all that warm, crowd-pleasing material is incongruously, fascinatingly, and not so comfortably fitted inside a story about great loss.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • And for options that can please any giftee on your list, check out gourmet food calendars filled with decadent chocolates, loose-leaf teas, jams and jellies, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of please
Noun
  • Beyond criminal matters, the office is involved in other efforts.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But victory is far from assured, and the polling numbers – which can be inaccurate – matter less than Israel’s coalition arithmetic.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of matter
Noun
  • By understanding the true scope of the risks their company faces, business owners can fill the gaps in their coverage so unexpected incidents don’t lead to major financial losses.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In world scope of cinema, the fanfic-to-mainstream film is still in its infancy.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of scope

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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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