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
Alpert shares that the materiality gives her bed a somewhat bohemian vibe.
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Just as with the flooring, the homeowner was extremely focused on materiality during the entire process, prioritizing natural elements like stone and wood.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
Paris with a display that emphasizes the poetic potential of materiality.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Securities litigation expertise to frame loss causation and materiality arguments.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Just as with the flooring, the homeowner was extremely focused on materiality during the entire process, prioritizing natural elements like stone and wood.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
Paris with a display that emphasizes the poetic potential of materiality.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Securities litigation expertise to frame loss causation and materiality arguments.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lewis, executive director of Community Center for Immigrants, had just received an update on his case the night before.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Early in the company’s growth, Vittorini launched the Future Leaders Team, composed of middle and high school students who help guide content and ensure relevance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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While primarily built for scientific research, its all-weather mapping of terrain, glaciers, and forests also has clear dual-use relevance for border monitoring, infrastructure management, and disaster response planning.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Zelensky spoke, video footage played on the wall behind him showing new Ukrainian technology taking out Russian drones – harsh reality contrasting with the policy wonkery in the room.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Too many families feel ignored while policies are made that don’t reflect their needs, values, or lived reality.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2018, Guthrie celebrated the fact that her brother had retired from military flying and had taken his final flight as an F-16 pilot.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Many of them played a key role in taking the Hurricanes out of mediocrity and back to national relevancy.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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