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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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
Not separate, but self-contained, with their own rhythm of light, materiality, and silence.
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Mary Holland,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Tillmans frequently displays his work tacked or taped directly to the gallery wall, interspersed with postcards, ink-jet prints, and magazine clippings, calling into question typical hierarchies of scale and subject matter and pointing out the photos’ materiality.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
26 May 2026
Rooms The 14 villas are a masterclass in raw materiality—brick, concrete, clay, and sand, all sourced locally, stacked into forms that feel simultaneously ancient and alien.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
This kind of attention to life’s materiality is omnipresent in Myles’ work, but its economic reality is felt nowhere more acutely than in their early work.
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Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Mary Holland,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Tillmans frequently displays his work tacked or taped directly to the gallery wall, interspersed with postcards, ink-jet prints, and magazine clippings, calling into question typical hierarchies of scale and subject matter and pointing out the photos’ materiality.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 May 2026
Rooms The 14 villas are a masterclass in raw materiality—brick, concrete, clay, and sand, all sourced locally, stacked into forms that feel simultaneously ancient and alien.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
This kind of attention to life’s materiality is omnipresent in Myles’ work, but its economic reality is felt nowhere more acutely than in their early work.
—
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for materiality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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Four years after the Juan Soto trade, the two former Padres draftees have helped Washington return to relevance.
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Your clear sense of direction can help bring a vision into reality.
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Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
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This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice.
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If the Mets are looking to charge back into relevancy — in some fashion despite being trade deadline sellers — Lindor will need to return in vintage form to charge the clubhouse.
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Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world.
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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