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
Here's how a noirish new plastic surgery thriller set in Beverly Hills materialized out of real-life reporting over the past decade.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
One such rumor emerged in 2009, when the Arkansas Times reported that Sly might appear at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival -- a dream booking that never materialized.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
The raid never materialized, but the effect was clear.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The new rules are slated to start in late 2026 — moved up from 2029 — after some lawmakers objected that savings wouldn’t materialize soon enough.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
One such rumor emerged in 2009, when the Arkansas Times reported that Sly might appear at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival -- a dream booking that never materialized.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
The raid never materialized, but the effect was clear.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The new rules are slated to start in late 2026 — moved up from 2029 — after some lawmakers objected that savings wouldn’t materialize soon enough.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Sacramento’s search for a point guard began as soon as the Kings hired Scott Perry as their new general manager.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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At a meeting Tuesday morning, Collier County commissioners appeared to have been caught off guard by the state’s plans for the Everglades airfield.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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That means naming the fear, the confusion and even the shame that might arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As for cosmic weather this week, note that power struggles around ideas may arise on June 29, while July 4 could bring big ups, downs or spontaneity to relationships.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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For upland bird hunters, witnessing the mesmerizing poetry in motion embodied in the work of great dogs is the main attraction of the pursuit.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Through the launch of Pyrex Vision, Off-White, and his later appointment at Louis Vuitton, Givhan urges readers to engage with the many facets that embodied Virgil, the designer who was also an adept listener, watcher, and one of the most compelling figures to ever exist in the fashion industry.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Ali attended Loughborough University, and originates from Ipswich.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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His turban is black and tied in the Kenyan style, a smooth, tailored look that originated among Sikhs who immigrated to British East Africa.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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How will Mater Dei’s quarterback competition continue to unfold?—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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Though a cease-fire is now in place, the fallout from the confrontation continues to unfold.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That automation was a strong sticking point in the negotiations is likely representative of the fact that, nationally, unions are paying strong attention to the possibility for emerging technologies, including AI, to disrupt their standard work patterns.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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