MATERIALIZE Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

materialize

verb

mə-ˈtir-ē-ə-ˌlīz

Definition of materialize

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 That never materialized, as injuries limited him to nine games and mostly special teams work. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 What materialized out of that avoidance tactic was the best-selling 12-inch single in history. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026 Its grand plans for the bases never fully materialized, especially after the Ukraine invasion and Assad's ouster. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 High blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, abdominal fat and impaired glucose regulation don’t suddenly materialize in middle age. — Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for materialize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize

Verb

That approach could help developers identify infrastructure constraints before construction begins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Dehqani said reconstruction work began immediately after the refinery was hit during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in 2025.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

However, for the rest of the game, Brianna Turner and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus are closer to centers; Turner has offensive limitations while Hammon doesn’t appear to trust Parker-Tyus’ defense.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
While this figure appears to add a bright spot to an otherwise weak employment report, the underlying cause is far from encouraging.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of appear

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The same evaluation process may hold promise for other forms of childhood dementia that arise from single-gene mutations.

— Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
The Manhattan Federal Court action filed by the British former socialite in December argued that new information arising in related lawsuits and the government’s trove of investigative files on Epstein proved her imprisonment was unlawful.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of arise

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The awards also support future generations through scholarships and facilitate discussions on venture capital, embodying the principle that honoring current legacies builds future leadership.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
These are the footballing characteristics of ‘De Zerbi-ball’, and Spurs did not embody those principles.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of embody

Verb

Fonseca Porto Siroco Extra Dry White Port Crisp as a new dollar bill with delicate floral and bitter notes, this bottling takes its name from the Mediterranean wind that originates in North Africa.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Curry originated the iconic role in the first production of Rocky Horror staged at London’s Royal Court Theatre.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

The suspect, identified by the NYPD as 31-year-old Jesus Acosta, is being hunted in connection with two deadly shootings that unfolded days apart across New York City, police told Fox News Digital.

— Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
As her creative uncertainty grows, a strange mystery unfolds when a series of provocative and obscene artworks inexplicably disappear.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfold

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Israeli jets struck the Abu al-Dahar airbase in northern Syria, targeting what officials said was an emerging Turkish military buildup that Israel viewed as a significant threat.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The theater also is poised to strengthen the neighborhood’s identity as a Black cultural arts district by attracting top-tier talent, hosting major events and creating opportunities for emerging local artists.

— LaMonica Peters, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026