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
Noun
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The incident comes as shelters and pet hospitals in Michigan, including Woodhaven Animal Hospital and Romulus Animal Shelter, reported seeing a rise in animal abuse cases.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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But Herro continued to make a strong case for himself in Saturday’s game.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As an example of its relevance to AMC, RealD 3D generated $145 million of AMC’s domestic box office in 2024.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This rhetoric ignores the reality of a country that will only suffer more — both economically and personally — from climate disasters.—
Laura Rodriguez,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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This new reality has transformed the writing life into a juggling act of creative and entrepreneurial responsibilities.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In fact, in recent years, the art of hosting fanciful dinner parties with themes and custom menus has become more popular than ever, especially among young adults.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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In fact, Obama, in each of his terms, deported way more people than Trump.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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At any rate, Blue Label has also maintained relevancy by introducing limited edition bottlings.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, Randle helped the Knicks return to relevancy.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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