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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On Tuesday, the clinic also posted a video on its Instagram account highlighting emergency equipment, including a crash cart, and personnel available at the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Airbag thefts are on the rise across the city, affecting the North, South and West sides alike, reminiscent of the airbag theft wave that hit during the 1990s as airbags became standard equipment in vehicles.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Samsung is not waiting for the S25 beta to wrap before testing on mid-range and budget hardware.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence algorithms power their abilities along with complex hardware like semiconductors.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This year is yet another for the World Cup; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still strutting their stuff, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be documenting all the off-the-runway action.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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