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
All three models are featured in a new campaign directed by visual artist duo Blackwall which contrasts the LightSpray production process with Loewe’s approach to materiality and design, set against a backdrop of bold color and saturated hues.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 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
This kind of attention to life’s materiality is omnipresent in Myles’ work, but its economic reality is felt nowhere more acutely than in their early work.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
As an accountant and auditor with a background in housing advocacy, my oversight work is informed by financial materiality and community input.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 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
This kind of attention to life’s materiality is omnipresent in Myles’ work, but its economic reality is felt nowhere more acutely than in their early work.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
As an accountant and auditor with a background in housing advocacy, my oversight work is informed by financial materiality and community input.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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As of June 12, there have been 2,073 measles cases reported in the United States in 2016.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In that case, the parent may continue borrowing under the old limits for up to three school years, or until graduation, whichever comes first.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The group struggled to find relevance in the aftermath of Kath’s death, largely thanks to shifting musical tastes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In fact, six of the next seven players on this board belong to the current draft class.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Prosecutors countered that the facts in the Virginia case are different and don’t apply to Dugan’s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This is just another example of the seriousness with which Brunson approaches his job, and a reason why New York has returned to relevancy since Brunson joined the franchise in 2022.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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