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
The discipline is physical, but also mental and emotional, and it is achieved by an interiority that seems to leave the materiality of everyday life behind.
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Listening to the record, though, the content becomes less relevant than the materiality of their voices, as if the space of exchange lies in the musicality and cadence of sustained conversation rather than in the dialogue itself.
—Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Hence, returning to the materiality of stone has been stimulating.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Anchoring business discussions of climate in their financial materiality would be a crucial move in the event of a Trump victory next week.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Listening to the record, though, the content becomes less relevant than the materiality of their voices, as if the space of exchange lies in the musicality and cadence of sustained conversation rather than in the dialogue itself.
—Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Hence, returning to the materiality of stone has been stimulating.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Anchoring business discussions of climate in their financial materiality would be a crucial move in the event of a Trump victory next week.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
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According to court documents, surveillance video from an area store and witness statements helped investigators identify Thompson and Lilly as the suspects in this case.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2025
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The new investigators agreed, and re-opened Danni's case.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Start preparing your taxes with these options Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Brian Sloan,Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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Senators and representatives must act, if not for their constituents, then for their own relevance and power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lighthouse, Ricardo Fadel Rihan Launched in 2009, Lighthouse specializes in romantic comedies and innovative reality shows, two widely popular genres in Brazil.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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While the bloc — along with the United States — has been one of Kyiv’s strongest backers, pockets of political disagreement in EU over its approach to Moscow and economic realities, including national debt levels that have crimped defense spending, have stood in the way of greater support.—
Susie Blann,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the last time the Park Forest 1950s House Museum moved, in 2015, the entire kitchen went along.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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There are so many players hooked, in fact, that Chess.com runs a tournament for current and former NFL players – the subject of a recent documentary by NFL films.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Warriors had one route to relevancy remaining before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline — one last shot to find a second star to pair with Steph Curry for the last few seasons of his career.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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And the Bulls haven’t been able to provide LaVine with that relevancy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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