MATERIALITY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

materiality

noun

mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē

Definition of materiality

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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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of materiality But flatter work, especially photography and illusionistic painting, struggles to hold its position against the building’s insistent materiality. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Still the same principles for fair dealing and materiality remain. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 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 To really accept the supremacy, even allness, of Spirit doesn’t always feel natural when there’s so much around us that insists on the materiality of life. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for materiality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materiality

Noun

Jaros and Rauh also try to account for the uncertainty over whether taxes can be collected from other billionaires, such as the ones who have left since the beginning of the year and may thus have a legal case for escaping the tax.

— Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Eisenkot's election day appearances with Mozes and in other affected communities are a sign of how central the attacks have been to the campaign and to the former general's case that Netanyahu's time in power should be up.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of case

Noun

For nearly six decades, the retailer has helped define American style through distinctive design, storytelling, cultural relevance and an understanding of how people express themselves.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Since retaking the pitch in 2018-19, Belenenses has clawed its way back to relevance, winning five consecutive promotions.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, global chief economist at Boston Consulting Group, has argued that the American mood is worse than American reality.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Compassion doesn’t mean that presidents or other public officials should bow to enemies or surrender common sense in tackling the world’s harsh realities.

— Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Newborn kangaroos Along with photos of Irwin and Lew, the KC Zoo shared facts about how red kangaroos develop after they are born.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Tech1’s organizers have, like Snitkovsky, asserted that the timing was adjusted simply to take advantage of the fact that so many expat Israelis would be flying in to vote.

— Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fact

Noun

Last but certainly not least, there’s the focus on communicating local relevancy as a differentiator without weakening brand equity and DNA.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 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