1
as in case
something that actually exists
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
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2
as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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3
as in reality
the quality of being actual
seems to question the very materiality of the universe
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Recent Examples of materiality
Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
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Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Chief among them is whether to use single materiality (which focuses on shareholder value) or double materiality (which includes societal impact).
—Robert G. Eccles, Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024
Buildings have been destroyed and renovated, and the Mediterranean light brings a unique contrast that heightens materiality.
—Antonina Jedrzejczak, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2024
An early-century 3-D device projects footage of a pea plant that shatters into a throbbing mass of particles to reveal the vibrant materiality of the film strip.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
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Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Chief among them is whether to use single materiality (which focuses on shareholder value) or double materiality (which includes societal impact).
—Robert G. Eccles, Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024
Buildings have been destroyed and renovated, and the Mediterranean light brings a unique contrast that heightens materiality.
—Antonina Jedrzejczak, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2024
An early-century 3-D device projects footage of a pea plant that shatters into a throbbing mass of particles to reveal the vibrant materiality of the film strip.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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Most cases have been reported in California (21), Washington (11) and Colorado (10).Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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That said, there's a compelling case to stick with it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But for a franchise that has lagged behind its rivals for decades, a win could finally signal an era of relevance.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Judges are looking for relevance to neuroscience, creativity, accurate interpretation of data and quality of the research report.Kristen Moon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But that’s the reality for Minnesota at the moment.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Despite these realities, hosts of explorers have claimed to have found the legendary ship.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
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In fact, pet owners should be vigilant and make sure their pets avoid tainted food or poison.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Our data suggests the real risk that these projects and projects like them face isn’t slow demand for electric vehicles, as some people have suggested – in fact, demand continues to climb.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Katy incorporating rap feels like an embarrassing attempt at relevancy, especially next to her mid-range belting.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Now, snippets of the brand and its products are represented by multiple people with relevancy across different markets and consumer groups for limited periods.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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