1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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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
So Hawkins waited for news of some Deconstruction shows to materialize.
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Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
As with the strong tradition among Haitians, food is part of Black Americans’ New Year’s Day rituals, used to materialize the tug-of-war between feelings of freedom and fear on New Year’s Eve.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
While Democrats spent record amounts on influencer marketing in the 2024 cycle, a majority of the partnerships materialized in the three months before the election.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Tempe residents will see multiple new developments and significant city projects begin to materialize throughout 2025, including a new shopping center and an apartment complex.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
As with the strong tradition among Haitians, food is part of Black Americans’ New Year’s Day rituals, used to materialize the tug-of-war between feelings of freedom and fear on New Year’s Eve.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
While Democrats spent record amounts on influencer marketing in the 2024 cycle, a majority of the partnerships materialized in the three months before the election.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Tempe residents will see multiple new developments and significant city projects begin to materialize throughout 2025, including a new shopping center and an apartment complex.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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The Whites and Skaggs also began performing often together, with Skaggs introducing the group to new audiences.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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But as the newspaper industry began to change, there were those who believed these keyboard kings had become too big and too important.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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And when older women did appear, they were cast stereotypically.Valerie Monroe, Allure, 7 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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Use this to build a plan for when the next downturn arises.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Who’s getting which job, which celebrity will wear what, and what, exactly, will people want to buy in order to embody that evolved version of themselves?José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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This film embodies the spirit of community through a small group of local Ukrainians that captured the hearts of a global audience through social media posts in the early chaotic days of the Russian invasion.Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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By maintaining this separation, sensitive data—such as personally identifiable information—stays within its originating environment, even as workflows are managed remotely.Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The series is the latest addition to the global franchise, which originated in South Korea and has been adapted in over 30 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Thailand and the Philippines.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
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Stay informed with the latest news, analysis and official statements as events unfold.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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In the case of the disaster that is now unfolding, the unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for extreme wildfires; a similarly powerful windstorm in Pasadena in December 2011 was preceded by a damp November, helping to prevent any significant fires.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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As nations caught between the two superpowers are forced to choose between Chinese or American AI systems, artificial intelligence could emerge as a powerful tool for global influence.Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the Jets and Giants missed the playoffs again this year, another one of their former players could emerge as the latest Super Bowl hero this February.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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