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
With that in mind, consider stacking charms, unique metals, different chain weights, mixing stones, and even materials when layering pieces in your collection (or shopping for new styles).
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
According to campaign materials, Towers is running on a platform of changing investigative processes for officer misconduct, and developing systems for community oversight, among other issues.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Inside, the cabin is decked out in luxurious, handcrafted materials.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Chisholm filed a permit for a Type 4 municipal waste landfill, designated only for construction and demolition materials.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
They’re made with sustainable materials that are biodegradable.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Other brands gave existing models a twist with new techniques and materials.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
In short, there’s a lot of labor, materials, and mechanics that go into one.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
According to campaign materials, Towers is running on a platform of changing investigative processes for officer misconduct, and developing systems for community oversight, among other issues.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Inside, the cabin is decked out in luxurious, handcrafted materials.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Chisholm filed a permit for a Type 4 municipal waste landfill, designated only for construction and demolition materials.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
They’re made with sustainable materials that are biodegradable.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Other brands gave existing models a twist with new techniques and materials.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
In short, there’s a lot of labor, materials, and mechanics that go into one.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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Rubber bands can be used to adjust the tack and equipment to best fit the riders.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cardinal Health — The drug and medical equipment distributor surged more than 10% on the heels of better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For players, the potential advantages include a much larger accessible library, the combination of local hardware, cloud, and PC options in a single device, and stronger peripheral and mod support typical of Windows.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hardware represents the San Diego chipmaker’s entry into the data center market and places the company in direct competition with NorCal peers Nvidia and AMD.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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