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
While her work conversed with modernist pictorial strategies—like color field painting and geometric abstraction—Amaral also looked at pre-Columbian knowledge and artifacts, including quipus and stelae, to develop her own language of abstraction, unique for its emphasis on materiality.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The label’s knitwear is constantly selling out thanks to effortless Swedish sensibilities, emphasis on materiality and shape.
—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
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The label’s knitwear is constantly selling out thanks to effortless Swedish sensibilities, emphasis on materiality and shape.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Contacted about these military criminal charges and his 2019 court-martial, Nelson downplayed their relevance to his life now.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The film’s relevance has grown as President Trump has raised concerns in Panama by suggesting that the U.S. might reclaim control of the Panama Canal.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new trailer offers a glimpse of a dark, brooding landscape where reality and the virtual world collide.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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That must be a frustrating reality, especially with the playoffs so close.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, McGlamry says, it wasn’t referenced in any prior pleadings.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the rarefied air of the National League, the major-market Cubs need to scrap their way back to relevancy.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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But 2025 was supposed to be different, a time when a core of young players began executing a slow U-turn to relevancy.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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