Thesaurus results for MATERIAL(S)

materials

noun

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plural of material

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 More accurate simulations could speed up drug discovery, improve materials design, and reduce the need for costly laboratory experiments. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026 Compost is that rich mixture of various nitrogen-rich materials — grass clippings, vegetable scraps, eggshells, tree leaves and more — after decomposition by microorganisms breaks them down. —

Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 There’s little doubt that technologies related to the climate will make major changes to materials, infrastructure, and energy. —

Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026 The Nikkei 225 advanced 5%, led by gains in basic materials, technology and financial stocks. —

Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 May 2026 For this piece Zippel had exclusive access to the De Sica family and previously unseen archival materials. —

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 May 2026 Green materials are rich in nitrogen and, likewise, are mostly green, or at least fresher than browns. —

Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 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

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Crews and passengers use vacuums, disinfectants and brushes to scrub shoes and equipment clear of bugs, feathers, seeds and microbe-carrying dirt.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
That dominance has been driven by Beijing’s policy banks providing strategic lines of credit, enabling Chinese firms to provide equipment, services, and financing at significantly lower prices than Western competitors.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 7 May 2026