1
as in began
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
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
Kaseya argues that without the emergency declaration, the resources that have been pledged would not have materialized.
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Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
There were unsubstantiated reports of a gunman in the facility, and the ATF, in a joint operation with the New Orleans SWAT team, stormed the location with guns drawn to hunt down a gunman who never materialized.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The links began last season, when Mercedes was reportedly hoping to replace Lewis Hamilton with Verstappen, although the move never materialized and appeared to be mere paddock gossip.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, the turnaround materialized, lifting other semiconductor names.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The concern materialized into a third-party investigative firm digging into West’s past to produce an extensive due-diligence background report.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
But that plan never materialized.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
Still, the federal funding that many hoped would help with reconstruction hasn’t materialized.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
But there’s something else that materialized Thursday.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
There were unsubstantiated reports of a gunman in the facility, and the ATF, in a joint operation with the New Orleans SWAT team, stormed the location with guns drawn to hunt down a gunman who never materialized.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The links began last season, when Mercedes was reportedly hoping to replace Lewis Hamilton with Verstappen, although the move never materialized and appeared to be mere paddock gossip.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, the turnaround materialized, lifting other semiconductor names.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The concern materialized into a third-party investigative firm digging into West’s past to produce an extensive due-diligence background report.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
But that plan never materialized.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
Still, the federal funding that many hoped would help with reconstruction hasn’t materialized.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
But there’s something else that materialized Thursday.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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LaFleur began his Packer career going 8-0 against the NFC North and was 15-3 in his first three seasons.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sosa also appeared at this year’s Cubs Convention and spent time around the team during spring training in Arizona.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lady Gaga led the nominations with 12 mentions including Artist of the Year and appeared at the event while still on tour with her Mayhem Ball.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement officials are addressing mounting concerns after a series of troubling cases involving criminals impersonating police officers have surfaced, raising alarms about public safety and trust in genuine authority.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the shark’s fin surfaced.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Parubiy embodied Ukraine’s turbulent modern history.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of beauty and thought that actually originated here.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What unfolded in one executive committee meeting illustrates how AI can awaken the imagination, shift entrenched mindsets, and unlock new avenues for growth—even in seasoned executives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rarity unfolded five innings after a fellow member of the Padres’ pitching staff found himself on the wrong side of a more ignominious chain of events.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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To be sure, many approaches have been tried in the past, but all sorts of predictions that arose from them have yet to be validated or borne out by experiment.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
5 Sep. 2025
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But the first controversy arose, again, in Kentucky.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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During an interview on NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, Lopez expressed his support for the idea.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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