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
This has raised the cost of materials for jewelry brands, forcing many to increase prices.
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Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Fitbit's marketing materials give the example of someone asking about their cholesterol levels.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The New York Times spoke with more than 60 people and reviewed documents and other materials bolstering his accusers' stories.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
This consistent thread of merging high-performance materials with unique aesthetic solutions is what sets Torras apart.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
These measures must ultimately be international, negotiated between major powers including the United States and China, with verification mechanisms akin to those governing nuclear materials.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Even yogurt containers and margarine tubs — made of some of the most common plastic packaging materials, such as polypropylene — are being recycled at a rate of only 2% in the state, the report said.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Franklin said brands can balance sustainable materials for a thoughtful range.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Thermoelectric materials placed between these regions experience temperature differences across the surface.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Fitbit's marketing materials give the example of someone asking about their cholesterol levels.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The New York Times spoke with more than 60 people and reviewed documents and other materials bolstering his accusers' stories.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
This consistent thread of merging high-performance materials with unique aesthetic solutions is what sets Torras apart.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
These measures must ultimately be international, negotiated between major powers including the United States and China, with verification mechanisms akin to those governing nuclear materials.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Even yogurt containers and margarine tubs — made of some of the most common plastic packaging materials, such as polypropylene — are being recycled at a rate of only 2% in the state, the report said.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Franklin said brands can balance sustainable materials for a thoughtful range.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Thermoelectric materials placed between these regions experience temperature differences across the surface.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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The company said the blowout was caused by the improper assembly and setting of equipment that was designed to prevent the flow of liquids.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Copper is an essential material that is used in generating and distributing electrical power; cables, wires, motor windings, transformers and cooling equipment in data centers; and advanced manufacturing of consumer and defense products.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new model is not about better hardware, but rather better modelling parameters to better match reality.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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While no moon landing is in store for the mission, the crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling about 4,700 miles beyond the far side of the moon – the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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No reason not to just say stuff like this to him.—
Souvankham Thammavongsa,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Dion Brown made nine of his 10 shots, while Robbie Avila ranged from rim stuffs to a 28-foot triple.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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