MATTERS Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

matters 1 of 2

noun

plural of matter

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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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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as in mails

communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system first-class matter

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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

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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 matters

Noun

On Thursday, Pittman stated that personnel matters of public agencies, such as local school districts, do not rise to the level of federal judicial review. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 How to use a bidet correctly Technique matters because every part of the process involves delicate tissue and bacteria. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The records were too old to be digitized, Powers told the judge, adding that, just as the judge once did, Powers represents the city in other matters. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026 The local population took matters into their own hands, storming and ransacking a migrant camp. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 Hochman holds incredible power over the thousands of lives entangled in the matters his office handles. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 That structural difference matters in 2026, Brendan McCann, senior associate manager research analyst at Morningstar, told Fortune. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Havilah, who has led the institution since 2018, will stand aside while the New South Wales government investigates governance and procurement matters. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Taking the extra time to turn off your engine matters and can make things safer for you and everyone around you. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

This matters to Warsh because Korea’s sizable, open economy often serves as an early-warning system for global inflection points. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Kelly said Markey’s push for greater regulation of data centers matters more to him than the senator’s awkward answer about AI. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 This combination matters because a transistor that survives high voltage but wastes large amounts of energy through resistance would still be of limited use. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 New York’s actions are a clear statement that due process still matters and children deserve a fair hearing before life-altering decisions are made about their futures. — Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 Decide for yourself what matters to you, your family and your community. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Each one — relief, redemption, emotion — matters to Brooks’ story, to Brooks’ Friday night. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 Choose the task that truly matters, simplify one obligation, and protect enough quiet to keep your body on board. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matters

Noun

On the first night of training camp, the Rams’ defensive line coach sat down with each of his charges individually and, among other topics, talked about Aaron Donald.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Brendel Clark writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press.

— Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of topics

Noun

The book-gifting program, part of the nonprofit Dollywood Foundation, mails free, high-quality books to children across the country and around the world once a month from birth to age 5.

— Kristy High, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Each month, the book gifting program mails free books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of their family’s income.

— Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of mails

Verb

What Hasty built instead compares each coach against the specific opposing talent his players faced, which means a good coach with a bad roster finally looks different from a bad coach with a good one.

— Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
This means the raccoon is probably a mother using your home as a nesting site.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of means

Noun

In 2012, however, Curry suffered a severe stroke that left him with lasting mobility issues and affected his ability to perform.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
The legendary Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 after a short battle with cancer, was quite candid about her ongoing health issues.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of issues

Noun

The collection includes multiple correspondences between Stamp and the late Princess of Wales, from Christmas photos featuring her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to birthday cards.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Police also allegedly found photos in the chatroom correspondences, according to Spadjinske.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026