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
And much of what’s missing is the nuance of architectural composition and materiality.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In the short and long term, leaders need reliable data based on double materiality, to defend the value of their investments in ESG.
—Paul Klein, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Community and culture make up the fourth pillar, with materiality assessments and local stakeholder engagement ensuring that the environmental priorities of the destination are shaped by the people who call it home.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In the short and long term, leaders need reliable data based on double materiality, to defend the value of their investments in ESG.
—Paul Klein, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Community and culture make up the fourth pillar, with materiality assessments and local stakeholder engagement ensuring that the environmental priorities of the destination are shaped by the people who call it home.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Form Tank is 40 percent off and makes a strong case for packing light; just add tailored pants and a lightweight jacket for a sleek, simple look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But even during what in hindsight seems like the agency’s peak of relevance, a sense of unease and mounting scrutiny remained.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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No fin-de-siècle artist was more fascinated by the artistic relevance of gawkers on the streets of Paris than Félix Vallotton.—
Heather O’Donnell,
The New York Review of Books,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The incident was filmed for Paul's new reality TV program Paul American.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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People commonly think that dams help water security but, in reality, dams directly cause deforestation which, in turn, destroys the source of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the situation is so dire that the White House should invoke the Defense Production Act to develop new and more powerful energetics, expand munitions production, and create strategic reserves of both.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the past few years have seen a particular rise in the drag king scene on the island.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With Haliburton, the two-time All-Star and Olympian, as its centerpiece, Indiana has roared back to relevancy, making the Eastern Conference finals last season and looking like a legit contender again on the eve of this season’s postseason.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In the rarefied air of the National League, the major-market Cubs need to scrap their way back to relevancy.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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