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
Overall, the season emphasized craftsmanship, materiality, and individuality, leaving us inspired to curate the best of the collections for our customers.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Next came 2023’s Materials in Flux and last year’s Being Home, where the programs explored more complex dynamics of materiality, domesticity, and socio-economic systems.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
The 34-year-old often engages with the concept of ever-shifting time and materiality as a tool for preserving and archiving realities.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The duo’s work continues to influence contemporary public art by challenging notions of scale, materiality and viewer engagement.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Next came 2023’s Materials in Flux and last year’s Being Home, where the programs explored more complex dynamics of materiality, domesticity, and socio-economic systems.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
The 34-year-old often engages with the concept of ever-shifting time and materiality as a tool for preserving and archiving realities.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The duo’s work continues to influence contemporary public art by challenging notions of scale, materiality and viewer engagement.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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New films include an untitled drama about the Elize Matsunaga case, in which Matsunaga killed and dismembered her husband—a case that was previously the subject of Netflix’s 2021 docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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This is a combination case, keyboard, trackpad, and kickstand.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Revolutionary fervor and strict moral codes reshaped film, censoring depictions of gender, modern lifestyles, and social realities.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Necaxa brings viewers onto the training pitch and into the locker room as Los Rayos and their supporters chase a playoff dream and hope that lightning can, in fact, strike again.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Like Chelsea and City, PSG have been successful (dominant, in fact) domestically, teams stuffed with outrageous talent, led by some of the great coaches of the era, filling their trophy cabinets accordingly.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV/Stream: Amazon Prime Video In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo returns to the ring in search of a return to glory and relevancy.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The return to sustained relevancy –- something that seemed next-to-impossible for over two decades –- is new for younger fans who never saw the beloved ’90s90’s teams.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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