1
as in case
something that actually exists
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
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2
as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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3
as in reality
the quality of being actual
seems to question the very materiality of the universe
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Recent Examples of materiality
Her portfolio is an exploration of materiality and synthesis, blurring the lines between disciplines.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
For one, the walls have been restored to their original state and left bare to enhance their materiality and natural tones, while a black Italian herringbone wood floor was laid to reprise the dark ethos of the brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Its Amsterdam flagship offers a calm architectural environment centered on materiality and ease.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
For one, the walls have been restored to their original state and left bare to enhance their materiality and natural tones, while a black Italian herringbone wood floor was laid to reprise the dark ethos of the brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Its Amsterdam flagship offers a calm architectural environment centered on materiality and ease.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
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Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reached by email earlier this week, Jennifer Spradley, an attorney in the public defender’s office in Tampa, said the office wouldn’t comment on Abugharbieh’s case.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The team said the approach could also be used to design catalysts for other energy storage and conversion technologies, expanding its relevance beyond lithium-sulfur systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ballario’s video is unclear, explaining that Hirst’s relevance to the project, which is intended to celebrate McDonald’s 40th anniversary in Italy, is, in fact, irrelevant.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Facing that reality and the coming cuts, San Diego and other jurisdictions officially closed off their voucher programs to new applicants not long ago.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roseman could draft for the next few years and might not find a tight end with that athletic profile or an offensive tackle with that size, and those are realities that the general manager values when making the evaluation.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The simple concept of three women sharing a unified bill on the road, in fact, was something they were deprived of for most of their careers within the indie-rock scene.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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In fact, so many diners made that selection that the entire room carried the aroma of fish at one point.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Troubled waters In a digitally evolving society, Kodak has been fighting to keep its place and relevancy.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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This approach is designed to help media companies create and distribute content at scale in a way that is both culturally responsive and commercially meaningful, thereby maintaining relevancy and IP monetization for longer.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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