materials

noun

plural of material
as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity I have all the materials to build the mobile

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Recent Examples of materials There isn't much known about how these materials might impact swimmers. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The home is fully electric and net-zero ready, according to press materials. — Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Residents of Thessaloniki could see the flames and even heard explosions as flammable materials inside businesses burned. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke. — Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 Adobe built some of the original homesteads Long before Europeans settled in the United States, Native Americans lived across its lands in homes built with local natural materials. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 4 July 2026 Fundstrat reiterated its preference for technology, financials, industrials, small-cap stocks and energy/basic materials. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 June 2026 The initial collaboration will center on lightweight materials, bonding and surface preparation, manufacturing optimization, laboratory testing and trackside support. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
  1. equipment
  2. hardware
  3. stuff
Noun
  • The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • The gold hardware makes a stylish statement without looking too loud, and the pair’s ultra-comfy feel is just the cherry on top.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Full Swing, which makes hardware and software used by consumers, competitive athletes, coaches, and commercial venues, had been owned by private equity firm Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of hardware
Noun
  • There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of stuff

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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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