materiality
noun
ma·te·ri·al·i·ty
mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material
Examples of materiality in a Sentence
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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The paint is splotchy in places and the photographs are pinned delicately to a dark surface, their edges curling, giving the overall installation a textured materiality.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Crafts and Trades of Fashion, reminded me of the Met’s 2016 show, Manus x Machina, with its emphasis on craft and materiality.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Hardware That Showcases Craftsmanship The Malhotras note that there has been a broader return to craftsmanship and materiality in the design world, and hardware is no exception.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Crafts and Trades of Fashion, reminded me of the Met’s 2016 show, Manus x Machina, with its emphasis on craft and materiality.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Hardware That Showcases Craftsmanship The Malhotras note that there has been a broader return to craftsmanship and materiality in the design world, and hardware is no exception.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for materiality
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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