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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
The position never materialized, but McAfee still benefited from the change in administration.
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CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The slump in the building’s value may have materialized as a result of the property’s lack of occupancy, despite having an official tenant in recent years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Concerns about violence following several cartel shootings in Mexico in recent months have, so far, not materialized either.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
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.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The challenges the tribe anticipated eventually materialized.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
For most, that never materialized.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But more than three months into the conflict, their fears have not materialized, and analysts have China’s trade activity to thank for it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The Climb’s financing never materialized, prep was ceased, and by January 2025, the whole venture collapsed when rights to the film lapsed.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The slump in the building’s value may have materialized as a result of the property’s lack of occupancy, despite having an official tenant in recent years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Concerns about violence following several cartel shootings in Mexico in recent months have, so far, not materialized either.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
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.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The challenges the tribe anticipated eventually materialized.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
For most, that never materialized.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But more than three months into the conflict, their fears have not materialized, and analysts have China’s trade activity to thank for it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The Climb’s financing never materialized, prep was ceased, and by January 2025, the whole venture collapsed when rights to the film lapsed.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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The Hurricanes began to assume control of the series after falling behind by the score of 4-0 in Game 3.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Trump’s birthday began with a new round of Israeli military strikes in Beirut, which the country said was in response to projectiles fired by the militant group Hezbollah at Israel.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Maxi Falcon, the Herons’ other Uruguayan, has never appeared for his senior national team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Lever, which surfaced the record, notes the filings are too vague to tie Boafo personally to that contract, and his campaign casts him as a consistent ICE opponent.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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According to Mayer, concerns surfaced in the final days before the royal wedding.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 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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Few stars embodied Old Hollywood glamour quite like Ava Gardner.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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The network originated in Stephenville, Texas, about 78 miles southwest of Fort Worth, and takes its name from the first three digits of the city’s 76401 ZIP code.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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The findings add to growing evidence that suggests where plague might have originated, experts say — and also challenge ideas about what enabled plague to spread.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Another worker described the chaos that unfolded when well over a dozen teens brawled inside the diner.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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As the investigation unfolded, Reagan's family and authorities learned the shocking truth that Parker had been faking a pregnancy since January 2020 and was desperate to complete the scheme.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 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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Diedrich, operating partner and bartender at Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco, expressed gratitude to a number of people while accepting the medallion for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service during the ceremony, which was broadcast online.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Holland’s choice doesn’t come out of nowhere, as Cooper previously expressed interest in portraying the web-slinger.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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