as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
I have all the materials to build the mobile
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Recent Examples of materials
Green materials are rich in nitrogen and, likewise, are mostly green, or at least fresher than browns.
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Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the campaign, which ranged from social media and educational materials to point-of-sale content, received over 290 million impressions and reached over 144 million consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Also on exhibit are extraordinary selections of Buddhist materials, including devotional statues, ritual tools, illustrations from the life of the Buddha, and rare sutras.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
When furnishings and decor are minimal, adding interest through the use of different textures and materials is important.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Interiors incorporate materials and finishes from brands such as Porcelanosa, Lefroy Brooks, and Cole & Son, along with Moroccan-style elements and bespoke details throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
However, Cunningham says consistency matters more than materials when choosing the best bedroom flooring.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Multiferroics are materials with multiple order parameters and have been studied for over two decades.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the campaign, which ranged from social media and educational materials to point-of-sale content, received over 290 million impressions and reached over 144 million consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Also on exhibit are extraordinary selections of Buddhist materials, including devotional statues, ritual tools, illustrations from the life of the Buddha, and rare sutras.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
When furnishings and decor are minimal, adding interest through the use of different textures and materials is important.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Interiors incorporate materials and finishes from brands such as Porcelanosa, Lefroy Brooks, and Cole & Son, along with Moroccan-style elements and bespoke details throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
However, Cunningham says consistency matters more than materials when choosing the best bedroom flooring.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Multiferroics are materials with multiple order parameters and have been studied for over two decades.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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What makes Bang for Buck different is that the functional aspect is underpinned by manufacturer-level facility specifications, such as operating data, equipment type, capacity and operating hours, said Kritika Chauhan, senior manager of sustainability and innovations at Shahi Exports.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Basic metal shelving from your local hardware store can provide a nice industrial look to your backyard.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dichotomy in tech The buy hardware, sell software trade is back on.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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To hell with all that superstitious stuff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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