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
This development promised growth, which unfortunately never materialized.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Navarro said the Biden administration promised $3 million for cleanup, but the funds never materialized.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
By 2017, the project had been shelved in favor of digital series that never materialized.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 May 2025
That never materialized in his two seasons in Dallas.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Navarro said the Biden administration promised $3 million for cleanup, but the funds never materialized.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
By 2017, the project had been shelved in favor of digital series that never materialized.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 May 2025
That never materialized in his two seasons in Dallas.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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After an ear-splitting sound, the wind began to calm.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Jennifer Donahue, a spokesperson for Massachusetts state courts, confirmed day 15 of the trial is set to begin at 9 a.m.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The chaos at Newark and Atlanta highlights problems that have become increasingly common, with summer travel season around the corner By A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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Benson made a brief but memorable cameo in the live-action film, appearing as a vendor at a marketplace who hands Bailey a fork on land.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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President Trump’s intermediary deals with China and the U.K. have done little to convince Jamie Dimon that market volatility arising out of White House tariff policy is over.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
16 May 2025
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This lack of control arises from the sense that nothing will change.—
Woodrie Burich,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Either way, the new pope embodies all the complexities of being an American, serving as an authentic ambassador of our history and culture.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Giorgio Armani Mare is the women’s and men’s collection that embodies Giorgio Armani’s aesthetic.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Obsidian originated from a geological formation known as the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, spanning 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the west to east coasts in central Mexico, the study authors noted.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Parts may originate in anywhere from 50 to 120 countries.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The forum unfolded against a backdrop of rising campus anxiety over immigration enforcement.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In the early hours of the morning, a violent confrontation unfolded, with the two teenagers allegedly attacking McMorrow, seemingly without cause.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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After resting in stainless steel, the product that emerges is a paragon of complexity.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Watching a toad emerge from a pile of leaves or hearing a frog call at dusk can be a lovely experience—one that reminds us to pay attention and delight in the small wonders right outside our door.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 14, Scottie Scheffler expressed frustration over the PGA of America's decision not to play preferred lies during the PGA Championship first round.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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