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
Though rumors of a possible trade swirled, nothing ever materialized.
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Preliminary terms of a deal were drafted but no formal agreement materialized.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The development would have been anchored by Autobahn Fort Worth’s luxury car dealerships, however, the proposal never materialized.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
In fact, citizen support never materialized, and the operation was a humiliating failure for the Kennedy Administration.
—David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Rare earths, in particular, became a key sticking point, and earlier guarantees of a free-flowing rare-earth market never materialized.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In the end, the age of supersonic passenger travel never materialized, with only 12 Concordes and two Tupolev Tu-144s entering regular passenger service, and the Tupolevs bowing out early after a string of technical issues.
—David Szondy
october 28, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
These surprise cameos gave some fans hope for more Maguire-era Spider-Man, but nothing has officially materialized.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Hurricane forecasters predicted that this season would have 13 to 19 named storms, and so far, only 13 have materialized.
—Sara Sneath, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Preliminary terms of a deal were drafted but no formal agreement materialized.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The development would have been anchored by Autobahn Fort Worth’s luxury car dealerships, however, the proposal never materialized.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
In fact, citizen support never materialized, and the operation was a humiliating failure for the Kennedy Administration.
—David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Rare earths, in particular, became a key sticking point, and earlier guarantees of a free-flowing rare-earth market never materialized.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In the end, the age of supersonic passenger travel never materialized, with only 12 Concordes and two Tupolev Tu-144s entering regular passenger service, and the Tupolevs bowing out early after a string of technical issues.
—David Szondy
october 28, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
These surprise cameos gave some fans hope for more Maguire-era Spider-Man, but nothing has officially materialized.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Hurricane forecasters predicted that this season would have 13 to 19 named storms, and so far, only 13 have materialized.
—Sara Sneath, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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Many Federal Aviation Administration facilities are so critically short on controllers that just a few absences can cause disruptions, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that more air traffic controllers have been calling in sick since the shutdown began.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her own work has appeared in ArabLit Quarterly, The New York Times, Even/Odd Studios, and elsewhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The situation for the Dodgers appeared dire, and the Blue Jays seemed on the verge of winning their first World Series title in 32 years.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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With speculation about All Elite Wrestling star Chris Jericho returning to WWE for a retirement tour, a new photo has surfaced to send fans into a frenzy.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The spokesperson said Kapahulehua was fired in January 2022 after the allegations surfaced, adding that school officials notified authorities.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mario Cuomo, the soaring orator and three-term governor, embodied the liberal conscience of the 1980s.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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And so many millions came to our live pages and live streams and channels as the event unfolded.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writers’ own.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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