materiality
noun
ma·te·ri·al·i·ty
mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material
Examples of materiality in a Sentence
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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The label’s knitwear is constantly selling out thanks to effortless Swedish sensibilities, emphasis on materiality and shape.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
As a whole, the residences are described as a fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean modernism that lets the materiality do a lot of the speaking.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Craftsmanship and fine materiality were important to both the designer and architect, both known for their work on multi-million-dollar residences.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Like with the Mercer Street store, the materiality is broadly industrial with bronze chosen for its minimalist qualities but rich patina that ages with time, and steel that has an iridescent effect in this space.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
As a whole, the residences are described as a fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean modernism that lets the materiality do a lot of the speaking.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Craftsmanship and fine materiality were important to both the designer and architect, both known for their work on multi-million-dollar residences.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Like with the Mercer Street store, the materiality is broadly industrial with bronze chosen for its minimalist qualities but rich patina that ages with time, and steel that has an iridescent effect in this space.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for materiality
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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