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
Engaging Stakeholders Through Double Materiality Double materiality lies at the heart of the CSRD.
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Ted Kail, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Loro Piana was a master class experience in the ultimate of Italian refinement and materiality.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Overall, the season emphasized craftsmanship, materiality, and individuality, leaving us inspired to curate the best of the collections for our customers.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 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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Ted Kail, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Loro Piana was a master class experience in the ultimate of Italian refinement and materiality.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Overall, the season emphasized craftsmanship, materiality, and individuality, leaving us inspired to curate the best of the collections for our customers.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 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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Some of us cheer for teams that are already out of the playoff hunt, and in some cases might have been for months now.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In any case, voter participation will still be low and that would seem to work in McCann’s favor, under the notion that Republicans have stronger proportional turnout.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both brands of course are staples of Hollywood fashion, outfitting stars on red carpets, debuting new pieces at fashion shows and leveraging the fame and fortune of the entertainment business to propel their own cultural relevance around the globe.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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His arrival sent shockwaves through collegiate sports, bringing unprecedented attention to a program that had struggled for relevance.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The conditioning of keeping potential moviegoers at home with streaming is a reality.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tori Spelling is known for starring in a generation-defining teen drama, several reality TV shows, and B-movies like Scary Movie 2 and The Last Sharknado.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In fact, McGlamry says, it wasn’t referenced in any prior pleadings.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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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 20 Apr. 2025.
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