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material
adjective as in bodily, tangible
Strongest matches
actual, appreciable, earthly, perceptible, physical, substantial
Weak matches
carnal, fleshly, incarnate, nonspiritual, palpable, phenomenal, sensible, sensual, worldly
adjective as in important, relevant
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ad rem, applicable, applicative, apposite, apropos, big, consequential, germane, indispensable, intrinsic, momentous, pertinent, pointful, vital, weighty
noun as in matter, fabric
Example Sentences
These cells are usually known for acting like tiny cleanup crews that remove bacteria, dead cells, and other unwanted material.
Shortages of skilled workers and materials are a challenge.
“We had just had a kid, and the material was eminently relatable.”
It was the first time True and her dad, Forest Whitaker, had worked together on an audition, and she said they went through the materials for hours.
A report from the community development research nonprofit Headwaters Economics found a complete home retrofit using affordable materials costs between $23,000 and $40,000.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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