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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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
And that’s where this season’s greatest strength materializes as an opaque weakness.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
But the mass rebellion Brown predicted never materialized, leaving him and his comrades trapped inside the arsenal.
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Marissa J. Lang,
NPR,
26 June 2026
The shift in style of dress and self-presentation of this Sartorial Revolution harnessed together new ideas of politics, industry, commerce, fashion, gender, class, and race, and materialized these new ideas most clearly in the modern suit.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
At the time, the single was billed as the first taste of a collaborative album titled Abi & Alan, which has yet to materialize.
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Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
But the mass rebellion Brown predicted never materialized, leaving him and his comrades trapped inside the arsenal.
—
Marissa J. Lang,
NPR,
26 June 2026
The shift in style of dress and self-presentation of this Sartorial Revolution harnessed together new ideas of politics, industry, commerce, fashion, gender, class, and race, and materialized these new ideas most clearly in the modern suit.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
At the time, the single was billed as the first taste of a collaborative album titled Abi & Alan, which has yet to materialize.
—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for materialize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.
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This part of the deal appears to come naturally to Chavarria, who returned to Paris on Friday afternoon for his fourth season at the Men’s Fashion Week.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Many issues will arise, and an HITL is a critical and necessary step in the AI coding process.
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While saying goodbye to its original Idaho store may have been difficult, married owners Ashley Ferguson and David Aboud previously told the Idaho Statesman that the move came after issues arose with the property owner.
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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The species, which originated in Africa and continues to spread throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, can carry dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya, diseases that can be life-threatening to humans.
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Many common surnames, such as Carpenter or Baker, originated from occupations passed down through generations, reflecting how closely people’s identities were tied to their work.
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Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.
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Hours later, as the bodies of the children were being handed over to their families, scenes of anguish unfolded outside hospitals and in the neighborhood on the outskirts of Lahore where the private tutoring center was located in a house.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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