as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts
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Recent Examples of raw material
As the Mars-7 argue over the best way to mine its raw materials, Dev Ayesa, Ed Baldwin, and other conspirators launch a daring (and successful) plan to hijack the asteroid, and tow it into Mars orbit.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Instead, Moonshot envisions shooting raw materials in orbit for in-space manufacturing.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
In his telling, the raw materials at the heart of the Cucinelli brand are not merely fine fabrics but art, literature and philosophy.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
For Reformation, raw material sourcing drives 40 percent of the brand’s total carbon footprint.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Instead, Moonshot envisions shooting raw materials in orbit for in-space manufacturing.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
In his telling, the raw materials at the heart of the Cucinelli brand are not merely fine fabrics but art, literature and philosophy.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
For Reformation, raw material sourcing drives 40 percent of the brand’s total carbon footprint.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
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But what most excites astrophysicists is Roman’s potential for answering some of their biggest questions about the universe itself.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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What started as a casual Instagram post quickly evolved into a rare crossover moment, with American and Brazilian volleyball stars flooding the comments to weigh in on 13-year-old Vivian Lake’s potential.—
Ryan Brennan
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the soldiers is also accused of transferring to an Iranian foreign agent materials from his military training related to fighter jet systems, as well as documentation of facilities and areas within a military base.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Samaa is a beautiful all-day diner filled with vases of bui (desert cotton), willow wood lamps from Kashmir, Channapatna toys, and exquisitely layered terrariums created from leftover construction material.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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