materials

plural of material

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Recent Examples of materials New materials are from renowned brands like Koi, POSCA, and Staedtler—you’ll even find Iwata airbrush machines available at Michaels. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Below, shop trendy barrel cuts, airy linen materials, and easy-to-dress-up satin styles, starting at $20. Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 Robotics should therefore be viewed in the same light as semiconductor manufacturing, energy infrastructure and advanced materials. Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Debris Tree limbs, broken glass, metal, trash, or other materials could fall into or around the water during a storm. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2026 Between ammonia’s grease-cutting agents and baking soda’s natural abrasiveness, this method is perfect for all tub materials except acrylic ones. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Akris is known for its timelessly elegant architectural tailoring using the finest materials, and it’s built a loyal following among professional women at the top of their game. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The materials originate from multiple federal agencies and cover incidents stretching from the Cold War era to the present day. Terry Moseley, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Nowhere in the document had any materials or products been described or mentioned. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
  • Perhaps most importantly, the brothers had an indisputable chemistry, both in the studio and bounding around racks of equipment on stage.
    Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Its 21,000-square-foot Martchek Family Strength and Conditioning Center includes weight and cardio equipment, indoor and outdoor turf, sports-science space, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation pools.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The hardware is free for users but comes with a subscription fee starting at $40 per month in addition to a $250 initiation fee.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In mid-July, the Ukrainian military began receiving Shrike drones made by the Ukrainian company SkyFall equipped with AI-powered autonomy hardware and software developed by the US company Auterion.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ryan, who made four major-league starts in 2024, has the stuff to compete in the majors, but health has kept him from another call-up.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • One industry consultant believes news shows ought to embrace such stuff — and with more speed.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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