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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3
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
But different versions of a program called Crisis Now have not materialized for about a decade as three different department heads attempted to find funding.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Bateman also said that Will Ferrell and Jonah Hill were eyed for roles in the project that never materialized.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump said at the time that both leaders had accepted the invites, but no meetings materialized.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Eventually, a great blue heron materialized, stalking the water for fish.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Only the vouchers materialized, Daniels said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
While the Justice Department considered bringing federal charges against Robinson as early as last Friday, according to two sources familiar with the matter, nothing has yet materialized.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump’s executive actions have rattled nonprofit groups with attempts to limit their work or freeze federal funding, but more aggressive proposals to revoke tax-exempt status never materialized.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Bateman also said that Will Ferrell and Jonah Hill were eyed for roles in the project that never materialized.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump said at the time that both leaders had accepted the invites, but no meetings materialized.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Eventually, a great blue heron materialized, stalking the water for fish.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Only the vouchers materialized, Daniels said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
While the Justice Department considered bringing federal charges against Robinson as early as last Friday, according to two sources familiar with the matter, nothing has yet materialized.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump’s executive actions have rattled nonprofit groups with attempts to limit their work or freeze federal funding, but more aggressive proposals to revoke tax-exempt status never materialized.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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Many began seeking alternatives outside the traditional system, and policymakers—particularly in Republican-leaning states—intensified efforts to expand school choice programs.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Then, just as her career began to crest, the Oscar-winning actress took a step back from acting at the age of 26 and married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Carlson, the former Fox News host, appeared to promote a conspiracy theory that Israel was involved in Kirk’s assassination, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly rejected last week.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hopefully, Dallas gets a better update than what the injury appeared to be.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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After Biden signed the law, a flurry of potential bidders had surfaced.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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The countless initiatives that surfaced after August 15 were seeded during the dark years of the colonial period.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Few have embodied that strategy more than Paxton, who has often been described as focusing on culture war issues as attorney general.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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For years, Charlie embodied the spirit of open debate and free exchange of ideas.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the Gates on Thursday killed off Doug McBride, the character originated by Jason Graham.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Arabic numerals originated in India, Chinese checkers are German, white chocolate isn’t chocolate at all.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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But Elsen, who got married near Iowa City, Iowa, earlier this month, never could have planned for how that special moment actually unfolded.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Civil War unfolded in battlefields, but also wrought the Draft Riots in New York City, during which dozens of Black residents were murdered, property was destroyed, and the city terrified.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The concept of the BLA arose because of the political, social, and economic oppression of black people in this country.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The opportunity arose when he was asked to create a key photo and logo for the film’s promotion.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Mimi Zieman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Chastain expressed her disappointment with Apple’s decision to postpone the release of her upcoming limited series The Savant — about an undercover investigator who goes after online extremist groups — in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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