as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
I have all the materials to build the mobile
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Recent Examples of materials
The property is dedicated to preserving the area for generations to come, from the construction materials to the energy usage.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Authorities also reported finding a digital scale, packaging materials and nearly $56,000 in cash believed to be connected to drug distribution activities.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 June 2026
That’s because, as the following pages demonstrate, true luxury isn’t about simply having the most expensive materials or the most laborious construction, but rather about having a distinct point of view.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
So when there’s a gray area, studios have been testing out new ways of framing a movie in marketing materials.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026
The deal, which was reached during Obama's administration, involved Iran receiving significant international sanctions relief in exchange for imposing long-term limits on its nuclear materials.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Many, and possibly all, of those materials would become part of the public record.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
City Council members also have been given an opportunity to review the outside investigation, though Phillips couldn’t say who had read the materials.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Among them are several sustainability goals incentivizing Kering brands to adopt alternative materials like mycelium and to reduce the intensity of bovine leather products.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Authorities also reported finding a digital scale, packaging materials and nearly $56,000 in cash believed to be connected to drug distribution activities.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 June 2026
That’s because, as the following pages demonstrate, true luxury isn’t about simply having the most expensive materials or the most laborious construction, but rather about having a distinct point of view.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
So when there’s a gray area, studios have been testing out new ways of framing a movie in marketing materials.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026
The deal, which was reached during Obama's administration, involved Iran receiving significant international sanctions relief in exchange for imposing long-term limits on its nuclear materials.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Many, and possibly all, of those materials would become part of the public record.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
City Council members also have been given an opportunity to review the outside investigation, though Phillips couldn’t say who had read the materials.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Among them are several sustainability goals incentivizing Kering brands to adopt alternative materials like mycelium and to reduce the intensity of bovine leather products.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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The rules require buildings to have a clear plan for managing equipment failures, including specific procedures to assist residents who may be trapped.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Data processing also uses a lot of water to cool the buildings and their equipment.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The launch timing and the hold over the market are just as crucial to the success of the iPhone 18 Pro as the hardware specifications and software upgrades.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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On Friday, that was the type of hardware that Schlittler had his sights set on.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Will Smith traversed the globe for 100 days and did a whole bunch of adventure-quest stuff on the Disney Plus/National Geographic series Pole to Pole With Will Smith.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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And the longer-term stuff that even those close to him might not have recognized.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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