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
Deadline Hollywood, which first reported the news, claimed that Damon would be approached once a script materialized, but what steps would be taken were Damon to say no were not clear.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The challenges the tribe anticipated eventually materialized.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Many will shrug off these concerns after a debt crisis predicted by fiscal alarmists in the 2010s failed to materialize.
—Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
For most, that never materialized.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The challenges the tribe anticipated eventually materialized.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Many will shrug off these concerns after a debt crisis predicted by fiscal alarmists in the 2010s failed to materialize.
—Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
For most, that never materialized.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Work is continuing to try to stabilize the Pacifica Municipal Pier, which began cracking at its base on June 4 and is now in danger of breaking off and falling into the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Not over yet While the Nooksack River, near Everson, appeared to crest Thursday morning, other communities were waiting for the peak effects from the deluge to hit their communities.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Daniels appeared in court Thursday in Winston-Salem and was taken into custody.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Dec. 2025
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However, exceptions can arise when your spouse shares legal responsibility for the debt, when community property laws apply or when certain types of obligations are involved.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The show focuses on various themes, among them, Revolutionary Textiles, which documents the Homespun movement that arose to boycott British imports; Across the Atlantic centers on continental influences on Colonial fashion; The Business of Sea chronicles Sag Harbor’s maritime past.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Jackson, who originated the role in both the Off Broadway and Broadway productions of the musical, earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter, will return to the role on Tuesday, September 8, playing through Sunday, January 3, 2027, at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The risk is particularly acute for lines originating from the Federal Reserve, where maintaining independence has been a red button issue as of late.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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With the new models, insurers can better assess how disruptions might unfold across shipping routes and supply chains rather than focusing solely on physical damage to individual assets, Woo said.—
Gautam Naik,
Fortune,
14 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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Kwon’s lawyer Sean Hecker said in an email after the sentencing that Kwon spoke from the heart, expressed genuine remorse and will continue his efforts to make amends.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Governor Wes Moore and other Democrats in the Maryland congressional delegation have expressed support for the project.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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