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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of materiality But flatter work, especially photography and illusionistic painting, struggles to hold its position against the building’s insistent materiality. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Still the same principles for fair dealing and materiality remain. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 The value of deeper review should rise with materiality, uncertainty, exposure, consequence severity, and difficulty of reversal. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 To really accept the supremacy, even allness, of Spirit doesn’t always feel natural when there’s so much around us that insists on the materiality of life. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for materiality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality

Noun

Google's broader practices have come under fire in recent years, with the company losing antitrust cases over its search and advertising businesses.

— Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
In every case, the candidate under consideration vows to go to Washington, or to Lansing, and put the people ahead of politics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of case

Noun

Several candidates argued that a board focused on teaching residents best practices to maintain clean water, the local tree canopy and growing plants and food could surge back to relevance.

— Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
During Morris’ tenure, Pixar’s feature films have generated more than $12 billion at the global box office, continuing a legacy of critical acclaim and cultural relevance.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

William is reportedly unwilling to reconcile with his brother, despite the fact that Harry has repeatedly apologized for making their problems public.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2026
So, Bielema is correct in the fact that if Illinois was currently 6-3 and played an SEC conference schedule, it would be ranked.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fact

Noun

These campaigns, whether orchestrated or organic, happen to people with much less cachet and long-standing cultural relevancy than I.

— Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Together with our cross-functional teams, Lally is charged with driving influence, brand relevancy and desirability across Ralph Lauren’s portfolio of brands and categories worldwide.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026