as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts
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Recent Examples of raw material
Lepper says those unusual raw materials include conch shells from the Gulf Coast, copper from southern Canada and obsidian from Obsidian Cliff in Yellowstone Park, illustrating the extent of the Hopewell culture’s influence.
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Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Her pieces are often inspired by the African diaspora and nature with all the raw materials being traceable.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
As introduced in New York, the Fashion Act would mandate that any apparel or footwear company doing business in New York that has global revenue of $100 million or more be required to map their supply chains down to their raw material providers.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Instead of relying on the commercial whims of foreign markets, Carey reasoned that tariffs would direct domestic agriculture to feed industrial workers and supply factories with raw materials.
— Made By History, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Her pieces are often inspired by the African diaspora and nature with all the raw materials being traceable.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
As introduced in New York, the Fashion Act would mandate that any apparel or footwear company doing business in New York that has global revenue of $100 million or more be required to map their supply chains down to their raw material providers.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Instead of relying on the commercial whims of foreign markets, Carey reasoned that tariffs would direct domestic agriculture to feed industrial workers and supply factories with raw materials.
— Made By History, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
Noun
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Our own data showed an uptick in the organizational adoption of AI, indicating transformative potential.—
Brian Jackson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In other practice sessions not open to the media, Star-Telegram sources have said that Milton has had multiple eye-popping throws downfield that give a glimpse into his potential.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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This highlights the feasibility of utilizing agricultural waste materials, like rice straw, in developing sustainable and efficient water purification systems.—
Dr. Reji Thomas,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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These temperatures can also degrade and even destroy the structure of standard materials.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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