1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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3
as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
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4
as in to embody
to represent in visible form
a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief
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Recent Examples of materialize
Swiping, ghosting, and endless conversations that rarely materialize into real-life dates have left people burned out and disillusioned.
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Skye Battles, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2025
Then John Kreese materializes on the deck, kicks a now-dead Dennis down the stairs, and blows up the entire yacht, killing both Silver and himself.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
An interview with Harris never materialized, while Trump's was released just under two weeks ahead of the election.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The witnesses that were promised never materialized.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Skye Battles, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2025
Then John Kreese materializes on the deck, kicks a now-dead Dennis down the stairs, and blows up the entire yacht, killing both Silver and himself.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
An interview with Harris never materialized, while Trump's was released just under two weeks ahead of the election.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The witnesses that were promised never materialized.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The couple—who began dating in 2019 and share two sons, RZA and Riot Rose—left the Los Angeles courtroom walking arm in arm, donning tailored suits.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ranking the running backs The NFL Draft is more than two months away, but Ashton Jeanty of Boise State already appears a safe bet to be the first running back selected.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For Merz, that support appears to have gone too far.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Initially, speculation arose that Bybit would need to buy back ETH on a 1:1 basis to compensate affected users, potentially driving a significant price rally.—
Alice Liu,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Set in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough, Neighbours follows the lives of the residents of Ramsay Street, exploring the dramas, relationships and conflicts that arise among neighbors.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
21 Feb. 2025
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These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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The original version of the hummingbird cake is believed to have originated in Jamaica in the 1960s.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Amarone Casks Amarone is an Italian dry red wine, and this single malt was finished in casks originating in Verona.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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At least four cameras are quietly watching, covert witnesses to the brutal assault that’s unfolding.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Denver city officials hope the nearly 10-mile project, which will unfold mostly along East Colfax Avenue, will improve the city’s transit options for residents, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate a congested corridor.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The image that emerged is of a rare private-sector voice literate in both climate science and financial markets—and one willing to make the business case for climate to any audience.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite emerging from very different galaxies, FRB 20240209A and FRB 20200120E shared many similarities.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers, residents and employees of the upscale outdoor mall said the fatal attack has prompted some safety concerns but largely expressed confidence in Santana Row’s safety.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Calarco, who is also the author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net, said women are becoming increasingly aware that even when liberal men express egalitarian beliefs, many of them are willing to abandon them when push comes to shove.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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