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material

Definition for material

adjective as in bodily, tangible

noun as in written matter

Strongest matches

data, evidence, information, text, work

Strong matches

facts, notes, reading

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“Broadly, it’s been pretty underwhelming and not material to the Amazon stock story at all,” Mizuho analyst Lloyd Walmsley said about Whole Foods.

Instead, she says her designs ensure the roofs don't collapse, and that by using natural materials such as bamboo and lime concrete, the homes can be rebuilt quickly by the villagers themselves.

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For one thing, cotton was the raw material behind much of Britain’s rise as the century’s leading industrial nation.

The research team took great care to preserve these irreplaceable fossils, following strict South African regulations and minimizing the amount of material sampled.

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If you can’t find the exact pillow you love, take note of the materials listed on the label.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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