materiality
noun
ma·te·ri·al·i·ty
mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material
Examples of materiality in a Sentence
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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But an object can tell a story about itself through its materiality or formal vocabulary, for instance, rather than its maker.
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While simplicity of form, a limited and neutral color palette, and a ban on superfluous decoration remain core characteristics of minimalism, contemporary designers have put their stamp on the style through materiality and tonal warmth.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Securities litigation expertise to frame loss causation and materiality arguments.
—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
While simplicity of form, a limited and neutral color palette, and a ban on superfluous decoration remain core characteristics of minimalism, contemporary designers have put their stamp on the style through materiality and tonal warmth.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for materiality
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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