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
Its Amsterdam flagship offers a calm architectural environment centered on materiality and ease.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The car as movement, as thing, as cat, as artifact, as register, as passion, as desire, as possession, materiality, metaphor, theory, practice, horizon of understanding, and as a journey across this horizon.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The paint is splotchy in places and the photographs are pinned delicately to a dark surface, their edges curling, giving the overall installation a textured materiality.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Crafts and Trades of Fashion, reminded me of the Met’s 2016 show, Manus x Machina, with its emphasis on craft and materiality.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The car as movement, as thing, as cat, as artifact, as register, as passion, as desire, as possession, materiality, metaphor, theory, practice, horizon of understanding, and as a journey across this horizon.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The paint is splotchy in places and the photographs are pinned delicately to a dark surface, their edges curling, giving the overall installation a textured materiality.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Crafts and Trades of Fashion, reminded me of the Met’s 2016 show, Manus x Machina, with its emphasis on craft and materiality.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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In both those cases, judges have ruled that the money must continue to flow for now.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adding fun and pop culture relevance Target has overhauled its hardlines category, which includes items like consumer electronics, books and toys.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the contemporary relevance of the SBA is hazy, which complicates the legal landscape for live sports viewing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Call it the Michael Rider effect (as Vogue’s Nicole Phelps did in our staff meeting) but nowhere is the runway-to-reality pipeline as tangible as here.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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For the past several seasons, Probst has hosted a companion podcast, On Fire With Jeff Probst, which ordinarily drops weekly episodes that recap each episode of the CBS reality competition show.—
Staff Author,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The service Despite the fact that the resort is, quite literally, removed from direct access to any major city, no special request seems too unrealistic or unreasonable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The fact that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a crawl is not just delaying the supply of crude out of the Middle East.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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These artists want acting roles — particularly ones that get them cultural clout and not just a check — and A24 is seeking castings that co-sign their project’s zeitgeist-y relevancy.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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This weekend should serve as yet another reminder of how far this franchise has fallen from relevancy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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