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
The plan was to hold the children ransom — but a ransom note never materialized.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Traders piled into Broadcom stock, betting on a huge guide that didn’t materialize.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This has yet to truly materialize.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
That margin could still end up materializing in the upcoming general election after accounting for where Mikels’ voters are likely to go.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Traders piled into Broadcom stock, betting on a huge guide that didn’t materialize.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This has yet to truly materialize.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
That margin could still end up materializing in the upcoming general election after accounting for where Mikels’ voters are likely to go.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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The punitive phase of the civil trial began Thursday, after jurors determined that Grossman had acted with malice and oppression and Erickson with malice, oppression or fraud.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Many before Labīd and many after him across the long arc of Arabic, have begun their poems by standing upon ruins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Beijing’s support does not appear to have extended to directly arming the Naxals, however.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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In cyberspeak, greenfield attack surfaces are potential vulnerabilities that arise from deploying brand-new technology.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The strange case of Scary Movie 5 arose during conversations with both Faris and Hall for Entertainment Weekly's Scary Movie cover, ahead of the film's June 5 premiere.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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These nominees and winners embody the innovation, creativity, and authenticity that are the lifeblood of our industry.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The millennial heir If Rob and Michele embody the boomer storyline—build, accumulate, protect—Nick’s life has traced the darkest version of the millennial caricature.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The species originated in Asia, during the Oligocene period, around 25 million years ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Chris Howard, Sharp’s chief executive officer, said this week that a range of actions will need to unfold in the coming years.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Ongoing studies show that the allergic march can unfold in many different ways.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The matchup emerged after Raman erased a roughly 40,000-vote election night deficit against Pratt and overtook him in subsequent ballot count updates.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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After 10 days trapped in a cave with four others, the first man brought to safety expressed heartfelt gratitude to his rescuers and his family.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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