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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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
Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
However, political interference has stopped deals from materializing, preventing the region’s banking sector to compete more seriously with Wall Street.
—Silvia Amaro,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
There might be some kind of donor conference and all kinds of pledges, but will those materialize?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
His connection to Sony Pictures began decades before the deal ever materialized.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
However, political interference has stopped deals from materializing, preventing the region’s banking sector to compete more seriously with Wall Street.
—Silvia Amaro,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
There might be some kind of donor conference and all kinds of pledges, but will those materialize?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
His connection to Sony Pictures began decades before the deal ever materialized.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s threats of an extra 100% tariff on China is believed to have triggered a $19 billion sell-off that began Friday.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The talks may not result in a final deal, but at present Coinbase appears to have the inside track over Mastercard.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her son, now 6, in a Spiderman shirt and a blue cast from a playground accident, appeared next.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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And with those sightings arose… The Life of an AI Theory.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The same concern arises with jewelry, which is also a traditional way of holding gold.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leung is a product of the Snarky Elephant Incubator, a multi-year development program for emerging film industry creators whose work embodies the company’s mission of bringing more diverse content to the screen.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s the mindset Steichen wants his whole team to embody in a conference that, outside of the 4-1 Bills, feels wide open.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fruit originated in temperate regions of the world like Europe and Asia, where wild species were cultivated thousands of years ago.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Crucially for The Traitors distributor All3Media International, the show, which was originated in the Netherlands and made there on a modest budget, registered significant moments on both sides of the pond.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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This transformation, McVey cautioned, takes time to unfold.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the full impact of Medicaid cuts could take years to unfold, doctors say the system is already buckling.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Israel, meanwhile, has emerged from the war in a much stronger security position after decimating Hamas in Gaza, slamming Hezbollah in Lebanon, and hammering Iran's nuclear facilities.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Others have expressed their frustration at how Collinsworth seems to be over-the-top with his accolades for Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Community members expressed their emotions in the aftermath of the shooting.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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