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 An international force meant to secure parts of Gaza – and allow for the NCAG to begin governing – has yet to materialize. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 The Haitian Football Federation had hoped to organize the players’ visit before the tournament, but those plans did not materialize due to a lack of government coordination. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 Kunst said given the Vatican’s usual summer slowing of operations and eventual closure for the month of August, the earliest the verdict would appear is September given that nothing materialized by the end of last month. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 That vision recently materialized through initiatives supporting young women in Nigeria with educational resources, scholarships, and mentorship programming. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for materialize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize

Verb

Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

Many issues will arise, and an HITL is a critical and necessary step in the AI coding process.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of arise

Verb

Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.

— RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of embody

Verb

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.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
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.

— Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of unfold

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As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of emerge

Verb

Several organizations of institutional investors and auditing professionals, as well as a tsunami of individual investors, expressed opposition.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Some former candidates in this year's primary contests for governor, the Senate and the House have already expressed interest in replacing Platner on the ballot.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 7 July 2026