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
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For Milan Design Week, Nilufar presents Repertorio, a five-act exhibition that transforms its spaces into a theatrical exploration of materiality, time, and craft.
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
And much of what’s missing is the nuance of architectural composition and materiality.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In the short and long term, leaders need reliable data based on double materiality, to defend the value of their investments in ESG.
—Paul Klein, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Community and culture make up the fourth pillar, with materiality assessments and local stakeholder engagement ensuring that the environmental priorities of the destination are shaped by the people who call it home.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
And much of what’s missing is the nuance of architectural composition and materiality.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In the short and long term, leaders need reliable data based on double materiality, to defend the value of their investments in ESG.
—Paul Klein, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Community and culture make up the fourth pillar, with materiality assessments and local stakeholder engagement ensuring that the environmental priorities of the destination are shaped by the people who call it home.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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In Chicago, where there are about 60 IRS special agents working downtown and in the suburbs, the IRS has been particularly effective in public corruption cases, including the blockbuster investigations of former Govs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Since 1982, only a handful of cases have been documented, most notably in 2016 in the Florida Keys, when screwworm infected a deer population.—
Connor Greene,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Preparing for the Inevitable Consumption and Redistribution of Content by AI-Powered Search Engines The era of generative engine optimization (GEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) is here, so a retailer’s accuracy, relevance, completeness, and consistency are more important than ever.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Last season, UConn was 9-4, beating North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl, the program enjoying success and relevance that had been missing for more than a decade.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
Noun
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What was intended to be a private moment became a raw, honest portrayal of the bittersweet reality of being far from home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The Celtics have to grow and adjust to the reality of their competition.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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What’s real and what was invented for the film are never clearly defined, but the facts surrounding its premise are all based on reality, and the authenticity of the film’s story and characters is undeniable.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The ultimate message is one of dehumanization—treating people like pawns who can be moved at will around a global chessboard, to countries that sound less hospitable, and, in many cases, do, in fact, have poor human-rights records.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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But a decade later, there's something fascinating about some of its AI musings and predictions that propel it into relevancy, just like beloved classics from the 1980s like RoboCop.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The two young stars for the team have had flashes, but there has not been enough consistency to push them into offensive relevancy.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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