MATERIALITY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

materiality

noun

mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē

Definition of materiality

as in case

something that actually exists preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals

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Relevance

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as in relevance

the fact or state of being pertinent the materiality of that fact is not in dispute

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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 The studio acts as an intellectual bridge, using advanced rendering, motion graphics and rapid prototyping to visualize how content interacts with scale and materiality, Monday said, adding that design, therefore, no longer happens in isolation. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Practical, yet effortlessly chic this cotton and silk jacket has the sporty look of an anorak, but the materiality to work with dressy looks. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Not separate, but self-contained, with their own rhythm of light, materiality, and silence. — Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 Rooms The 14 villas are a masterclass in raw materiality—brick, concrete, clay, and sand, all sourced locally, stacked into forms that feel simultaneously ancient and alien. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for materiality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality

Noun

Kappa Alpha Psi’s national governing documents explicitly prohibit hazing, and chapters have faced suspensions in prior cases, including a Miami University in Ohio chapter suspended through 2040 in 2025.

— David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Prolactin is another pituitary hormone, and elevated levels can point to a pituitary disorder or, in some cases, a tumor.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of case

Noun

Brands can still buy impressions, but paid reach alone is less likely to generate cultural relevance.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Rather than relying on public attention or product demonstrations, the study assessed innovation through patent portfolios using the firm’s Patent Asset Index, which measures patent portfolio size, technological relevance, and market coverage.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

Everything is my father this and my father that, none of which is doing a single thing to address the reality in front of her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
To make this dream a reality, Love partnered with other diverse DJs, like Melika Rahimi, a Persian woman whose DJ name is Melak, and Katie Espino, a Dominican woman who goes by Localuva.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Some of the crowd’s energy Friday may have been due to the fact that training camp practices are closed this summer because of construction at the team’s practice facility in uptown Charlotte.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Fans should embrace the fact that there’s been no bad news through the first three days of practice.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of fact

Noun

First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026