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
The presidency’s promise to increase the $75 average monthly wage in Angola has not materialized, and frustrations have soared.
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Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
But as a category, VR entertainment didn’t materialize — and Meta shut down Story Studio in 2017.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 July 2025
But Wall Street has serious doubts that the $550 billion will actually materialize.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Brussels is preparing for a no-deal scenario as uncertainty persists about if and when a trade agreement between the European Union and U.S. will materialize.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
But as a category, VR entertainment didn’t materialize — and Meta shut down Story Studio in 2017.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 July 2025
But Wall Street has serious doubts that the $550 billion will actually materialize.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Brussels is preparing for a no-deal scenario as uncertainty persists about if and when a trade agreement between the European Union and U.S. will materialize.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
Verb
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Castle & Key began restoring the property in 2014 and opened up in September 2018.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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City officials began gathering public feedback on the golf carts ordinance in January and February during a listening tour.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Sometimes in his bullpen management, Shildt has appeared extra urgent to win a game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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After someone else tries to break up the fight, the man in the white shirt appears to say something to a man wearing a red shirt.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Legal complications have arisen since his version of events became a hit TV show.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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When tech issues arise, fingers, by default, point at the IT team.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Van Persie’s bright but brief flame at United embodies the tension between short-term success and sustainable long-term performance that is at the heart of all transfer decisions.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Margaret Qualley is used to embodying larger than life characters on screen.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Thursday — Day 122 of the 140-day legislative session — was the last day for bills that originated in the House to be considered on first reading by that chamber under the rules its members agreed to in January.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But no one says it better than Patrick Renna, who originated the line as the trash-talking, quick-witted, and unapologetic character Ham Porter.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.—
Ani Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ambition is real, and the ecosystem is now unfolding.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The two companies have spent their Covid vaccine windfall differently: Moderna doubled down on its mRNA pipeline, while BioNTech used the money to do deals and diversify, including into one of the hottest emerging areas of cancer drugs.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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While in 2025 the brand saw some new color trends emerge, this year's Forecast serves as the second part to the 2024 Colormix Forecast Anthology: Volume One.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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There are numerous ways to show your gratitude, but one of the most memorable ways to express it is in person.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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