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 Since then, Democrats have steadily declined, which has materialized more over the last two decades. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 If demand doesn’t materialize, production can’t simply be turned off overnight. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 As Hayasuke’s text struggles against a regime of silence in Japanese society, Vaz’s adaptation works against the invisibility of radiation, attempting a number of tactics to materialize the invisible. — Dylan Adamson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Trump has often lobbed verbal threats toward Tehran only to later back down, citing an imminent diplomatic breakthrough that has so far failed to materialize. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for materialize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize

Verb

That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Episodes of the Premier League Years, the Sky Sports show that boils down each season into two hours and is arguably the UK’s greatest cultural achievement, often begin with a montage of that season’s new arrivals.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

Mathers was set to appear for sentencing on Thursday for the February case and a probable cause conference in the May case.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

Historically, these jackets embody a very utilitarian look, with a long, boxy cut and oversized front patch pockets for holding tools.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026
The biggest sports stars were shifting into almost mainstream celebrities - and no one embodied this shift more than Simpson.

— Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of embody

Verb

In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Ecuador National Police via AP In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

Vorozhbyt says that Demons and the relationship at its core unfolds on several levels.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
The fallout from Cunningham’s comments continues to unfold on the court and in the stands, where tensions between demonstrators and pro-inclusion fans have made headlines.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfold

Verb

Cardiff, the compact capital of Wales, has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most exciting urban centers in Britain.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
But instead of making personal expertise the bottleneck through which every decision must pass, the leader creates a structure in which collective intelligence can emerge.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of emerge

Verb

The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Fan reaction in Sacramento and online Fans of the artist have expressed both sympathy for the singer and ire over the show’s abrupt postponement.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026