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 value of deeper review should rise with materiality, uncertainty, exposure, consequence severity, and difficulty of reversal. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 For students of Naturephilosophen, materiality was essential. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 In illustrating her book not with pictures but with the video works and sculptures in the exhibition, that impossible space between virtuality and materiality comes alive on yet another dimensional line. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for materiality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality

Noun

Sure, that’s a special case that could’ve gone very differently, but Ferrari’s different car performance case in 2026 is the bigger factor here.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The high salaries are meant to attract ⁠top talent and prevent corruption, and cases of graft have been rare.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of case

Noun

This reality, intensified by persistent inflation, is why the 60/30/10 budgeting method has been rising in popularity.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
She’s faced with the threat of being kicked out of her orphanage and must suddenly embrace her identity and confront the reality of making it through life on her own.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Adding to the turmoil is the fact that there’s no parliamentary majority that would support budget cuts and trim the deficit, which is near 5% of GDP—well above the European Union’s sub-3% target and a cause of additional bond market angst.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Ricki is charismatic but not otherwordly; if anything, the fact that James is able to seduce or threaten without appearing to do much at all is what makes Ricki extra formidable.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fact

Noun

Amazon also said 92 percent of Sponsored Products ads are not given to the highest bidder because the company selects winners based on a combination of price and relevancy to the keyword search.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Some brands, such as Lululemon and Ralph Lauren,have managed to maintain relevancy and sales.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026