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
Meanwhile, several condo cruise efforts announced over the past few years failed to materialize.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
But further cuts expected this year have so far failed to materialize.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Traffic increases in Staten Island and the Bronx haven’t materialized.
—Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The Hawks tried to address his lack of suitable linemates in free agency last summer, but a change in Bedard’s offensive fortunes didn’t materialize early on.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
But further cuts expected this year have so far failed to materialize.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Traffic increases in Staten Island and the Bronx haven’t materialized.
—Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The Hawks tried to address his lack of suitable linemates in free agency last summer, but a change in Bedard’s offensive fortunes didn’t materialize early on.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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The European Union has begun to issue its U.S.-bound officials burner phones, for fear of surveillance, the Financial Times reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Western fence lizards can darken in warmer temperatures, sometimes appearing black in color.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The other is informal, arising from civil society, in which gangs, strongmen, vigilante groups, neighborhood watches, and political and religious organizations enforce norms, frequently through violence.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Montgomery County Public Schools, where the issue being contested arose, did not reply to TIME’s request for comment.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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That dance of crowds and machines embodied the spirit of the age.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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The American brand enters a new chapter with the actress and producer who, per the brand, embodies Coach’s Courage to Be Real mission, rooted in inspiring confidence and authentic self-expression.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The criminal gang originated in a Venezuela prison and has slowly spread both north and south in recent years.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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With approximately 77% of U.S. toy imports originating from China, coupling Hunyuan 3D with consumer-grade 3D printers offers a potential workaround for American buyers, highlighting how technology firms can creatively bypass political constraints to deliver value globally.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Spotter activation may be needed across Nebraska and Iowa this evening as the system unfolds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wharton described watching the ordeal unfold through her window on the flight.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan had just finished speaking at a union convention and was emerging from the hotel when he was struck by a bullet from would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. .—
Major Garrett,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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The same week these two spectacular images emerged, so did a study that suggested that heavy rain once fell on Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Yi Ming’s personal resilience and love of light is expressed in the work.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have also expressed concerns about potential corrosion of storage containers, specifically the copper canisters.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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