1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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3
as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
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4
as in to embody
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 materialize
Here's how a noirish new plastic surgery thriller set in Beverly Hills materialized out of real-life reporting over the past decade.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
One such rumor emerged in 2009, when the Arkansas Times reported that Sly might appear at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival -- a dream booking that never materialized.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
The raid never materialized, but the effect was clear.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The new rules are slated to start in late 2026 — moved up from 2029 — after some lawmakers objected that savings wouldn’t materialize soon enough.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
One such rumor emerged in 2009, when the Arkansas Times reported that Sly might appear at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival -- a dream booking that never materialized.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
The raid never materialized, but the effect was clear.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The new rules are slated to start in late 2026 — moved up from 2029 — after some lawmakers objected that savings wouldn’t materialize soon enough.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Sacramento’s search for a point guard began as soon as the Kings hired Scott Perry as their new general manager.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Bowman appeared particularly dismissive toward the threat of tariffs, which many economists say could slow growth, particularly if companies absorb the cost of the duties rather than passing them on to consumers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Suddenly Flips First, in diversity of citizenship cases (as here), the federal courts will apply their own procedural rules but they are also required to apply the substantive rules of the state from where the action arises.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Russia has also welcomed the golden share, which again arose during a domestic privatization drive.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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For upland bird hunters, witnessing the mesmerizing poetry in motion embodied in the work of great dogs is the main attraction of the pursuit.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In April, Maryland became the first state in the nation to codify such universal screening into law, a breakthrough embodied in SB 0740, the SFC Matthew Fast Act.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Ali attended Loughborough University, and originates from Ipswich.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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His turban is black and tied in the Kenyan style, a smooth, tailored look that originated among Sikhs who immigrated to British East Africa.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Currently, there are 24 races that unfold around the world, starting with Australia in March and wrapping in Abu Dhabi in December.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Combine that with four extra days on the water and a rising desperation for land, perishable food and cell service and the only thing that can unfold is pure chaos.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Looking forward, emerging capabilities promise greater transformation.—
Richard Lebovitz,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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