MATERIALIZATIONS Synonyms: 53 Similar Words

materializations

noun

plural of materialization

as in apparitions

the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people since no one lived in the attic, the landlord suggested that the new tenant might have seen the materialization of a woman once murdered there

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Recent Examples of materializations The brand pointed to the Moab Speed 2 and the Moab 3 models as contributors to the strong growth in the marketplace, partially driven by fresh colorways and materializations, along with enhanced storytelling. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

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That is, until miraculous apparitions turn it into a place to be.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
Today, the massive complex attracts paranormal investigators who report apparitions, voices, and other unexplained phenomena.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026

Definition of apparitions

Noun

Rooms Thanks to a semi-recent renovation in 2018, The Coonamessett’s 29 rooms and suites capture all the charm of Old Cape Cod with none of the ghosts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Trouble is, the place is haunted by racist ghosts (Stranger Things’ Brett Gelman and Ari Dayan) with dark motives of their own.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Definition of ghosts

Noun

Mixing a sharp slider with a changeup and fastball from the sunshine into the shadows early in the game, Cease had very little hard contact.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
And as eye makeup continues its renaissance–with colorful liners, statement shadows and playful mascaras everywhere from the catwalks to TikTok–there’s never been a better time to experiment.

— Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of shadows

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For many, a world with machines in charge can be hard to imagine without movies and books and their sometimes prescient visions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
At this point, things take a supernatural leap that has already been portended by various visions and nightmares.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

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