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
Dwight materialized out of nowhere, a supernatural mad scientist, beardless and almost unrecognizable in a white lab coat.
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Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Would Pittsburgh be pretty high on both of their lists if a trade materialized?
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 May 2026
What materialized on the course at Aronimink Golf Club, however, was far from the form of a contender.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
With little fanfare and even less warning, the first Salem album in nearly six years has materialized.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Would Pittsburgh be pretty high on both of their lists if a trade materialized?
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 May 2026
What materialized on the course at Aronimink Golf Club, however, was far from the form of a contender.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
With little fanfare and even less warning, the first Salem album in nearly six years has materialized.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Prosecutors allege Saab led a yearslong scheme beginning around 2015 to defraud a humanitarian program intended to provide food to impoverished Venezuelans.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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And then another Maloney pitch was mishandled by sophomore catcher Max Pemberton, who appeared to have Johns Hopkins senior shortstop Damian Brown hung up between third base and home plate.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Charles’ siblings, Princess Anne and Edward, appeared in the portrait as well, joined by Sophie.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Making changes There’s no telling how long the love affair with GLP-1 medications will last, no knowing if long-term side effects could arise or if a new weight loss method will appear that’s more affordable.—
Connie Ogle
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The first-year Wings coach also didn’t offer any specifics on the injury, but told reporters that no concerns regarding the knee arose during the predraft evaluation process.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Each object was made by someone, with a precise intention—to embody a necessary purpose, once held in relation to a community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Alex Mahon was in charge of Channel 4 during the period when the MAFS allegations originated.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The facility, which will cover up to $300 million in supply chain and trade finance assets originated by Standard Chartered, will roll out supply chain finance solutions in eight markets, including Ghana and Kenya.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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This novel of exile and memory chronicles the life of Sufien, a Palestinian man displaced as a child by the Nakba, whose story unfolds across continents and encompasses entanglements with a broad range of characters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Breakfasts and informal suppers unfold in the Brasserie, which has an orangery, and a terrace for sunny mornings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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As Bob Myers, president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, leads the search, several candidates have emerged.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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At the same time, emerging economies across sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia grew substantially brighter as electrification and infrastructure projects expanded into previously dark regions.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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In its search to find the language to express the truths of the moment, Rehearsals for a Revolution is not afraid to question its own gestures — to doubt itself and to be vulnerable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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While talking to James Haskell and Alex Payne, his co-hosts on his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, Tindall discussed his 2011 wedding to Zara Phillips, and expressed his surprise that rugby star James Haskell had not made a fool out of himself then.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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