materiality

noun

mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce materiality (audio)
Definition of materialitynext
1
as in case
something that actually exists preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals

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Relevance

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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 The value of deeper review should rise with materiality, uncertainty, exposure, consequence severity, and difficulty of reversal. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 For students of Naturephilosophen, materiality was essential. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 In illustrating her book not with pictures but with the video works and sculptures in the exhibition, that impossible space between virtuality and materiality comes alive on yet another dimensional line. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for materiality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
  1. case
  2. relevance
  3. reality
  4. fact
  5. relevancy
Noun
  • In the wake of the Cornell case, there have been calls for greater regulation and even bans on fraternities.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The number of emergency applications now rivals the annual tally of cases the justices consider with full briefing and oral arguments, Alito wrote in a new book released Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • These histories can be claimed for any site-specific artwork located in an outdoor setting, though their relevance applies differently from one example to another.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For brands, the lesson is that authenticity and relevance often outperform scale.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • That is the reality physicians must be willing to acknowledge.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Aggregate data can obscure radically different labor market realities, and monetary policy calibrated only to the aggregate can miss the productive capacity sitting beneath it.
    — Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reality
Noun
  • The fact is, surveillance of women's intimate health data puts them at risk.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Bass campaign, citing the fact that Raman appeared on Piker’s stream the same day, fired off an email to reporters claiming the councilmember had lied about her reasons for missing the Jewish heritage event.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • Even brands deeply rooted in minimalism, such as Jil Sander and Loro Piana, evolved their aesthetic through sophisticated fabrics, innovative shapes and precise cuts that ensure strong relevancy for the upcoming season.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • It’s since maintained its cultural relevancy, with the artist performing it as part of her DIY pop-up sets, staged from the back of a U-Haul truck.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of relevancy

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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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