materialities

noun

plural of materiality
as in cases
something that actually exists preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals

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  1. cases
  2. realities
  3. facts
Noun
  • The arrests mark the latest development in a series of court cases spanning multiple countries.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Some in county jails are there for just a few days, but others can stay behind bars for months or even years before their cases are tried in court.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • These two realities—of emboldened puritanism and abundant openness—clash in confounding ways.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • The families have spent this time adjusting to new realities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of realities
Noun
  • Her research has shown that people are less likely to trust election misinformation from the president when it is presented alongside the facts.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • If plans shift, reconfirm the facts before judging the story.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of facts
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