materiality
noun
ma·te·ri·al·i·ty
mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material
Examples of materiality in a Sentence
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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An early-century 3-D device projects footage of a pea plant that shatters into a throbbing mass of particles to reveal the vibrant materiality of the film strip.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
Expert craft, rich materiality, dynamic forms—the AD100 firm Workstead is known for many things.
—Kate Guadagnino, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
Chief among them is whether to use single materiality (which focuses on shareholder value) or double materiality (which includes societal impact).
—Robert G. Eccles, Harvard Business Review, 12 Aug. 2024
His firm worked closely with four Indigenous tribes to best reflect the history and culture of the region in the design and materiality.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 July 2024
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
Expert craft, rich materiality, dynamic forms—the AD100 firm Workstead is known for many things.
—Kate Guadagnino, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
Chief among them is whether to use single materiality (which focuses on shareholder value) or double materiality (which includes societal impact).
—Robert G. Eccles, Harvard Business Review, 12 Aug. 2024
His firm worked closely with four Indigenous tribes to best reflect the history and culture of the region in the design and materiality.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for materiality
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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