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
Craftsmanship and fine materiality were important to both the designer and architect, both known for their work on multi-million-dollar residences.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Like with the Mercer Street store, the materiality is broadly industrial with bronze chosen for its minimalist qualities but rich patina that ages with time, and steel that has an iridescent effect in this space.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
His meticulous approach to materiality is further evidenced in Apokaluptein:16389067 (2010–13), another massive installation not far from Purgatory at the Met.
—Salomé Gómez-Upegui, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Inside, the black-and-white architectural color scheme continues but the materiality’s raw edges soften.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Like with the Mercer Street store, the materiality is broadly industrial with bronze chosen for its minimalist qualities but rich patina that ages with time, and steel that has an iridescent effect in this space.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
His meticulous approach to materiality is further evidenced in Apokaluptein:16389067 (2010–13), another massive installation not far from Purgatory at the Met.
—Salomé Gómez-Upegui, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Inside, the black-and-white architectural color scheme continues but the materiality’s raw edges soften.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet there’s a serious question here, too, raised in the play and heightened in this adaptation, about the relevance and role of art — whether there’s any point at all — when the world is falling apart.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Fast forward a century, and its relevance is hotly debated.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The market only moves when reality turns out better (or worse) than what was expected.—
John Jennings,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Freeburg has worked as a camera operator on several reality TV shows, including Dance Moms and Below Deck.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In fact, in 2014 the Cleveland Clinic opened the first functional medicine practice at any US academic medical center, the Center for Functional Medicine, where Dr. Carter is the medical director.—
Sarah Klein,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Trump mentioned Biden 13 times in the speech.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, achieving relevancy — one of Curry’s favorite words — is well within reach.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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What can baseball do to increase its cultural relevancy?—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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