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

The working-out of that vision, by way of experience that arises from her sudden change of circumstances, is the movie’s emotional and intellectual heart, its main line, abstract in form but altogether concrete in the decisions that result.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
In his view, many teens are approaching these chatbots for emotional support, but problems arise because these products were not intended for that purpose.

— Alex Hartman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of arise

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

The lawsuit lists several members of the Religious Neutrality group and their religious affiliations, including two Jewish parents and a student, one Hindu parent and one Zoroastrian parent, which is a religion that originated in Iran.

— Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Air Jordan 11 Retro Pantone Released to the public in 2014, the Pantone Air Jordan 11 originated as an exclusive sample, which was showcased as part of the 2010 World Basketball Festival.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

With a direct flight from Atlanta to Argyle International Airport, five hours later, a diverse world unfolded.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 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