Synonyms of raw material

raw material

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potential
• material
• potentiality
• making
• substance
• timber
• possibility
• stuff
• metal
• matter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of raw material

That question of provenance and a lot of the vocabulary—scarcity, craftsmanship, raw materials—has become interwoven with the language of luxury fashion today. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

The journey from raw material to finished product is at the heart of an exhibition marking the 90th anniversary of the house, which has been part of Chanel’s network of specialized workshops since 1997. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

But decarbonizing heavy-duty coastal carriers currently hauling thousands of tonnes of industrial raw materials all over the globe remains an exceptionally tough nut to crack. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Those early lessons in shaping raw materials would soon follow him into his ceramics career. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026