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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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 former focuses on man and nature (namely Navajos and Churro sheep); the latter, an ontological turn from Diné materiality toward Western enlightenment’s supercilious man-versus-nature divide.
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Petala Ironcloud, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
—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
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Petala Ironcloud, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
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Before the filing of the lawsuit Orr filed an internal EEO complaint and received a right-to-sue letter as is customary in such cases.John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton was chosen as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, widely seen as one of the most prestigious prosecuting jobs due to the high-profile cases filed in the district, which includes New York City.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy extends into the brand’s marketing strategies, where stories of community and cultural relevance take center stage.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Bay Area News Group. Bay Area News Group advertising leadership oversees sponsored, native, and paid content on this platform, ensuring its quality, relevance, and helpfulness for our audience.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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That reality places even greater pressure on Towns, whose history of foul trouble makes discipline an absolute necessity.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In less than two months, the reality competition series will return for Season 27, featuring the return of original coach Adam Levine.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Excessive dependence on these tools without verifying facts can lead to mistakes or misinformation.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In fact, she was discharged from the hospital to an apartment near the hospital less than two weeks after the operation.Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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And with the Big Ten now boasting 18 teams, the Boilers are looking at an even bigger climb back to relevancy.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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This creates an ecosystem of lackluster search experiences that offer less relevancy than ever before.Quora, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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