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
Among the themes explored in Yamaoka’s work are those of materiality, process, transformation, and chance.
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News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2025
With Head of a Bearded Man (1956), Picasso seemed to revel in the materiality of the ceramics, painting scraggles of black hair and white and orange pastel highlights on a brick platter, all covered in engobe.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Loro Piana was a master class experience in the ultimate of Italian refinement and materiality.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Overseen by Clare Farrow Studio, the project is a brilliant Tokyo meets London experiment in design, materiality, music and fashion.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2025
With Head of a Bearded Man (1956), Picasso seemed to revel in the materiality of the ceramics, painting scraggles of black hair and white and orange pastel highlights on a brick platter, all covered in engobe.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Loro Piana was a master class experience in the ultimate of Italian refinement and materiality.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Overseen by Clare Farrow Studio, the project is a brilliant Tokyo meets London experiment in design, materiality, music and fashion.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The lower chamber of the Philippine Congress received at least four separate cases of impeachment against the Vice President between December and February—though only one was transferred to the Senate, which would have served as the impeachment tribunal.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Being outspoken is even better, and with cord-cutting wreaking havoc on TV viewing, traditional TV players that used to develop their talent in house are increasingly turning to outsiders to help give them relevance to an audience that might otherwise bypass their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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While relevance can spark a moment, only authenticity can sustain a brand.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal music and reality TV show icon, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 75.—
Fred Schruers,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Navigating Difficult Ethical Waters The reality is that many professionals will encounter workplace scenarios that test their ethics and judgment.—
Elizabeth Pearson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Kamut 10 grams per cup cooked Like farro, kamut is a type of wheat; in fact, the term kamut is the ancient Egyptian word for it.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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In fact, animal prints appear all throughout the property.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, said social media and other messaging tools, along with the electoral shift, have contributed to the event's change in relevancy.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 July 2025
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The report also urges brands to co-design garments and collections with consumers to ensure relevancy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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