1
as in began
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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as in appeared
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in surfaced
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 embodied
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 materialized
Many of the agreements announced at the time never materialized.
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Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
Tapestry was formed in 2017 when the former Coach Inc planned to become a portfolio of luxury brands, an ambition that has not materialized.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Everything materialized in rapid succession after that.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
However, those jobs never materialized.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Not even a month later, my worst nightmare materialized with the recent shooting.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Dwight materialized out of nowhere, a supernatural mad scientist, beardless and almost unrecognizable in a white lab coat.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Would Pittsburgh be pretty high on both of their lists if a trade materialized?
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 May 2026
What materialized on the course at Aronimink Golf Club, however, was far from the form of a contender.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
Tapestry was formed in 2017 when the former Coach Inc planned to become a portfolio of luxury brands, an ambition that has not materialized.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Everything materialized in rapid succession after that.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
However, those jobs never materialized.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Not even a month later, my worst nightmare materialized with the recent shooting.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Dwight materialized out of nowhere, a supernatural mad scientist, beardless and almost unrecognizable in a white lab coat.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Would Pittsburgh be pretty high on both of their lists if a trade materialized?
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 May 2026
What materialized on the course at Aronimink Golf Club, however, was far from the form of a contender.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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The fire authority’s hazardous materials response team began dousing the tanks at a Garden Grove facility Thursday, prompting an initial evacuation order that was lifted later that day.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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In addition to Jake finding a home at the fire station, the FWFD's HOPE Team began searching for Tom and eventually located him in a homeless camp, per WAFB 9.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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The firearm appeared to have a live round in the chamber and was discharged after being triggered, the authorities indicated.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Several reports have surfaced about the exclusive guest list and strict rules for attendees, including claims that some guests are not allowed to bring a plus one.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2026
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That detail places the search of employee communications squarely in the weeks after internal misconduct allegations surfaced — and before the executive council ousted Newton Jones from his post.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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In the movie Pressure, that school of thinking is embodied by the meteorologist Irving Krick, who led the American forecasting effort for the Allies.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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In reality, ideas are embodied by people and brought forward by actions.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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The rules are a relic of a bygone era, when barbers originated as a branch of surgeons; the same people who were supposed to cut hair were also expected to cut other body parts.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The idea originated with Silio.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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The incident unfolded shortly after noon when the vehicle pulled into Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store, located at 2002 Avenue I, KNOP reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The organizing effort has unfolded alongside the rapid expansion of autonomous vehicle technology.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Much like how the first goal stemmed from Colorado’s failure to maintain the zone, the second arose from a botched opportunity to enter it.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Vazquez came onto authorities’ radar in January 2025, when concerns about his mental health arose.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Such criticism was not only expressed after the fact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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At the Kaseya Center the evening before UFC 327, White expressed concern that his team’s plan to pin down the President the next day to show him logistical plans for the White House event would be a fool’s errand.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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