1
as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
she's clearly movie star material
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2
as in equipment
usually materials plural
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
I have all the materials to build the mobile
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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
there's no material evidence, such as a dead body, that a murder has been committed
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
there's no material difference between the two designs for the skyscraper: one's as bad as the other
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3
as in temporal
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
people who worry more about material concerns than about spiritual ones
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4
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
that information, while fascinating, is not material to our discussion
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5
as in bodily
of or relating to the human body
material needs such as food and warmth
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Recent Examples of material
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
There are many options for staking materials and techniques; some are better suited to certain flowering plants than others.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
The greatest gift a family can offer isn't material wealth or recognition, but something far more lasting: the ability to love unconditionally, to serve wholeheartedly, and to work together to build a better world.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Not Bosch spin-offs, specifically, but shows in this range that combine a good but not overpaid cast, relatively cheap location filming, high viewership scores and in this case, a lot of source material.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
There are many options for staking materials and techniques; some are better suited to certain flowering plants than others.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Adjective
Through trials involving artisanal processes, students engaged in hands-on, exploratory learning that prioritized material feasibility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
The greatest gift a family can offer isn't material wealth or recognition, but something far more lasting: the ability to love unconditionally, to serve wholeheartedly, and to work together to build a better world.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for material
Noun
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In a world where many young people often feel overlooked, this program reminds them that they are seen, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in their potential.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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The potential for investment in the BVI is immense, particularly in tourism.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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For cushions, kids toys, blankets, garden tools, and sports equipment, check out the Malibu Metal Storage Trunk that’s 65% off, or grab a handy pool storage tower for pool toys, towels, and cleaning tools.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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When opposition attackers launch the ball in his penalty area, John makes full use of his physical presence and 6ft 5in (196cm) frame.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite all the market-rattling headlines, Scanlon said learning about investing is still important.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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This is important, because academic research has shown that financial literacy educational programs need to generate a sense of excitement in order to have an impact.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Generally, Proverbs-Job-Ecclesiastes can be viewed as a temporal trilogy reflecting certainty about wealth and health type rewards in this life for righteousness, with a transition to questioning any such connection, and then cynicism.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In recent years, the editors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists have added factors ranging from climate change to artificial intelligence into their temporal calculus.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Vera, the buzzy, brilliant and preternaturally observant ten-year-old central to Gary Shteyngart’s sardonic and profoundly relevant new novel, brings a fresh, necessary perspective to our evolving dystopian universe.—
Jane Ciabattari
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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For nearly a decade, Case has also been toiling away on songs for a musical adaptation of the classic (and still relevant) 1991 film Thelma & Louise with the film’s director, Callie Khouri, who wrote the book for the show.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Of the threats of bodily harm and even death to men who got in the way.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Aren’t dino farms, in which the poor creatures are kept alive just to be drained of their precious bodily fluids, the next step?—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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“Material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/material. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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