materials

noun

plural of material
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 It’s stitched with a waffle-weave fabric in a warm, natural flax color, and its materials are breathable enough to stay cool all night in hot weather. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 The announcement of the expansion marks an important milestone for the site and the company’s growth in composite materials. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 Schools Do Not Need To Wait Gross notes that the original SEAL materials remain freely available online. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Promoting soil health through regenerative design means using choosing materials grown through regenerative agricultural methods such as crop rotation, composting and no-till farming. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Made from high-quality, sustainable materials, Crushgrind mills are designed to last for years without clogging, rusting, or wearing out. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 The White House has ordered a review of exhibits and public-facing materials and has publicly urged the institution to make changes. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2026 The city would also offer exemptions on sales taxes for construction materials. — Ilana Arougheti july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
  1. equipment
  2. hardware
  3. stuff
Noun
  • Using soccer to build community Along with supplying equipment for teams and players, the league will also provide a stipend for the coaches, who are usually volunteers.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • This term is significant as the equipment can connect different radios, networks, and communications methods that might otherwise struggle to communicate with one another.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • The gold hardware makes a stylish statement without looking too loud, and the pair’s ultra-comfy feel is just the cherry on top.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Full Swing, which makes hardware and software used by consumers, competitive athletes, coaches, and commercial venues, had been owned by private equity firm Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of hardware
Noun
  • There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of stuff

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