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
Her portfolio is an exploration of materiality and synthesis, blurring the lines between disciplines.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
For one, the walls have been restored to their original state and left bare to enhance their materiality and natural tones, while a black Italian herringbone wood floor was laid to reprise the dark ethos of the brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Its Amsterdam flagship offers a calm architectural environment centered on materiality and ease.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
For one, the walls have been restored to their original state and left bare to enhance their materiality and natural tones, while a black Italian herringbone wood floor was laid to reprise the dark ethos of the brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Its Amsterdam flagship offers a calm architectural environment centered on materiality and ease.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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Vance jousted with at least one heckler over the war in Gaza, and he was pressed by another person over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In that case, the grand jury unanimously rejected the charges, CBS News previously reported.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While this issue is perhaps most notable for studios and rights holders, streamers and asset managers who handle smaller, more consistent projects can also be affected by this ongoing need for relevance.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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For crypto boosters, MSBT’s launch was yet more confirmation of crypto’s relevance to the financial sector.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Practical reality could nearly ruin your plans while the intuitive Moon in your 6th House of Effort squares Venus in your 9th House of Exploration.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The problem, as Cukor saw it, was not that American forces lacked facts.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Balance excitement with clarity by checking facts and time frames, because you won’t enjoy being corrected about the details mid-story.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This approach is designed to help media companies create and distribute content at scale in a way that is both culturally responsive and commercially meaningful, thereby maintaining relevancy and IP monetization for longer.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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What the stars wear to the Dolby Theater in March is the culmination of months of business negotiations between talent agencies, stylists and fashion houses, generating millions of views for brands and, when successful, can cement an actor’s relevancy in a fast-moving industry.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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