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
What has materialized is that AMPTP president Greg Hessinger seems to be playing a different game at the bargaining table than his predecessor.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Those problems never really materialized.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
At Thursday’s meeting, speakers urged council members to act before any plans materialize, arguing that waiting could leave the city with little leverage.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The finding provides the clearest evidence yet that matter can materialize from what classical physics considers empty space.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Those problems never really materialized.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
At Thursday’s meeting, speakers urged council members to act before any plans materialize, arguing that waiting could leave the city with little leverage.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The finding provides the clearest evidence yet that matter can materialize from what classical physics considers empty space.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rumors of a feud began when Cooper's Unwell network dropped Earle's Hot Mess podcast in February 2025.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ali, also known as Elnoor Mohamed Ali, is scheduled to appear Saturday in Folkestone Magistrates Court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, the scammers appear to use their initial contractor targets as unsuspecting mules for the malware payload.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Re-entry remains a large hurdle, with dangers arising from the 25,000 mph high-speed return to Earth.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tucker did not answer several follow-up questions, including the vetting process for the Nicholsons and any red flags that might have arisen.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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The movies embody the spirit and influence of Caravaggio’s work contrasting light and dark, rather than biographical films about the artist, Morong said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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If the first season was about grief, and the second about forgiveness, this latest chapter is about moving forward, and no character embodies that struggle more profoundly than Paul.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Meat raffles originated during World War II as a response to wartime rationing in the United Kingdom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Also producing the movie are Range Media Partners’ Brian Kavanaugh Jones; Perkins and Chris Ferguson, through their company Phobos; and Dave Caplan, under his C2 banner, which originated the rights to the property.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The scene unfolding outside the office building was loaded with juxtapositions.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The emerging cooperation has opened the door for American companies to explore opportunities in Venezuela’s mineral-rich south, even as governance on the ground remains dominated by armed groups and informal networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rising electricity bills emerged as a campaign issue in recent elections, including during gubernatorial races won by Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The stateside Prime Video boss also expressed his conviction that the Super Bowl will eventually secure an exclusive berth on his company’s streaming platform, which suggests that Marine has read his John Maynard Keynes.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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