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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However, the singer decided to postpone the news after the devastating wildfires that began in Los Angeles in January.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In Afghanistan, a war that began after 9/11, 2,465 American lives were lost, and half that many allied troops in the campaign to oust Al Qaeda.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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The sculpture appears in the form of a glass cube, which glows with light that changes color based on live temperature data taken from the Hoh Rain Forest in near Seattle, Washington State.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Summers appeared as the show’s announcer instead and was an executive producer.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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However, with a strategic approach and dedication, opportunities will arise.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Over time, writing arose in multiple locations in Asia and Africa.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 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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Thune, who has in mind an optimistic deadline of July 4 to pass a budget reconciliation measure that would embody Trump’s key tax and spending policies, can only lose a maximum of three votes.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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While the phrase originated during Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016, TDS has become an increasingly popular diagnosis Trump and his supporters like to give his critics.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The species, which originates from West Africa, typically stands about 3 feet tall and can weigh up to 600 pounds.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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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What emerged was a need to clarify the brand’s identity in a much clearer way.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Tsunamis Tsunamis are deadly disasters that can emerge from an earthquake in the ocean — giant waves that push far inland, inundating miles of normally dry land.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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However, a number of European leaders have expressed concerns over the Israel’s actions in Gaza in recent days.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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