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
Securities litigation expertise to frame loss causation and materiality arguments.
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Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But an object can tell a story about itself through its materiality or formal vocabulary, for instance, rather than its maker.
—Aaina Bhargava, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In his work, Fifield-Perez’s interdisciplinary practice centers the materiality of paper ephemera, everyday self- documents discarded after having fulfilled their purpose.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
This panel dives into real-world lessons backed by fresh data, revealing how early adopters tackled double materiality, governance, assurance, and disclosure of impacts, risks, and opportunities.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality
Noun
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Although acquitted, his name was brought forth as a potential suspect in the Black Dahlia case.—
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Score deep discounts—up to 72 percent off—on a variety of styles, including totes, shoulder bags, and card cases.—
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And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer.—
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The event typically gathers about 100 attendees, many with strong social media followings, who use their digital platforms to amplify it and spread the word on the relevance of tailoring today.—
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One doesn’t turn to Wodehouse for unflinching satire, politically correct views, or even reality.—
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Sharing the video felt like a way to acknowledge that reality in an honest way.—
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
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In fact, the last three Chiefs results have all been for the best for them — losing in the short-term offers some benefit for the team’s long-term future.—
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
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To generate relevancy and influence, social-media algorithms demand spectacle, conflict, and edginess.—
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materiality. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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