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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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
But some trade experts are dubious that tariffs against Denmark will ever materialize.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Tesla shares seesawed for weeks after that, and the deal never materialized.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Others said they had been promised police escorts to their homes that never materialized.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Late Sunday, predicted winds had not materialized, allowing firefighters and rescue crews to begin gaining some control.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Tesla shares seesawed for weeks after that, and the deal never materialized.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Others said they had been promised police escorts to their homes that never materialized.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Late Sunday, predicted winds had not materialized, allowing firefighters and rescue crews to begin gaining some control.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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But with the league’s toughest remaining schedule, the true test of their mettle is just beginning.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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In late November, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham began a lightning offensive, sweeping out of its enclave in northwestern Syria and seizing Aleppo and other key cities before capturing Damascus.—
Warren P. Strobel,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Between April 2019 and June 2019, additional photos allegedly appeared on the FBI's forensic report, according to court filings.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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This sketch first appeared in season 49 and is still a crowd-pleaser.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Marc Carmichael, who is currently a medical student at Stanford University, says similar disparities could arise in the aftermath of the wildfires in L.A. County.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the guidelines did not state what actions should be taken when an appearance of a conflict arose.—
Alexandra Berzon,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Brown’s work as Darden provides much of the emotional heart of the story; the character embodies the conflicting perspectives in L.A.’s racially stratified communities that swirled around the case.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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My mom embodied everything soft and strong simultaneously.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The claim originated from a Dec. 22, 2024, Facebook post by SpaceX Fanclub, which is part of the SpaceXMania network of satirical accounts.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Although oud doesn’t originate in the Middle East, it has always been revered in the Arab world and played a significant part in Islamic culture.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, condemned the developments unfolding this week.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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The violence unfolded Tuesday morning at an apartment building on Day Ave.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The production also showcases emerging talents, including young Lucas Heymanns, who delivers a standout performance as Gordo, a drug trafficker and one of the series’ breakout revelations.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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This collaboration has the potential to redefine how Corporate VC (CVC) fuels innovation – not just in biotech, but across emerging industries.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Still, many continue to express fears over the potential of losing TikTok.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Joe Biden, then Vice President, called Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko, to express the administration's unhappiness.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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