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
The case began after the DOJ accused Aurelio Perez-Lugones, a system administrator in Maryland who has a top-secret security clearance, of retaining classified national defense materials.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Quantum computing, once theoretical, is now being harnessed to tackle previously unsolvable problems in fluid dynamics, design of new molecules and materials, and energy optimization.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The system’s most distinctive feature lies in its ability to print multiple materials simultaneously.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Women washed raw mining materials, which are often full of toxic metals and, in some cases, mildly radioactive.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Natanson’s materials were seized as part of a government investigation of Aurelio Perez-Lugones, a system administrator who has a security clearance and is accused of retaining classified intelligence reports.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
That means each model in the range will be built to a superyacht-level standard, showcasing the kind of top-tier materials and craftsmanship that will surely please the discerning seafarers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
But the newest numbers were still a grim confirmation that there are few options for dealing with these materials.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Co-located with Apparel Sourcing NYC and Printsource, Texworld NYC forms a multi-layered sourcing ecosystem that connects materials, manufacturing, sustainability, technology and insight.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Quantum computing, once theoretical, is now being harnessed to tackle previously unsolvable problems in fluid dynamics, design of new molecules and materials, and energy optimization.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The system’s most distinctive feature lies in its ability to print multiple materials simultaneously.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Women washed raw mining materials, which are often full of toxic metals and, in some cases, mildly radioactive.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Natanson’s materials were seized as part of a government investigation of Aurelio Perez-Lugones, a system administrator who has a security clearance and is accused of retaining classified intelligence reports.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
That means each model in the range will be built to a superyacht-level standard, showcasing the kind of top-tier materials and craftsmanship that will surely please the discerning seafarers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
But the newest numbers were still a grim confirmation that there are few options for dealing with these materials.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Co-located with Apparel Sourcing NYC and Printsource, Texworld NYC forms a multi-layered sourcing ecosystem that connects materials, manufacturing, sustainability, technology and insight.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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The primary driver now is its Infrastructure Solutions Group, which encompasses servers, storage, and networking — the vital equipment that fuels data centers.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Metinvest is already conducting a large-scale equipment modernisation to produce premium iron ore feedstock (DRI/HBI) for low-carbon steelmaking, exactly what is needed for the EU's 'green' transition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His most outstanding rating has been on Aeva Technologies (AEVA), a sensing hardware and perception software provider.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Every one of these new bits of hardware introduced a new set of uncoordinated chatter of alarms that simply produced noise.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to Stephanie Hunt, founder and creative director of The Flairhunter, the trend is now about intentionally curating meaningful objects into living spaces rather than simply layering more stuff.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, the Werk Room stuff is all fun but inconsequential.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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