1
as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in appears
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in arises
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 embodies
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 materializes
To prevent the same outcome, production instantly materializes to separate the women.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.
—Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
These standards matter because RSA and elliptic-curve systems are expected to be vulnerable to sufficiently capable quantum computers, and organizations must begin migration before the threat fully materializes.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Whether that vision materializes will likely depend less on the announcement itself and more on what follows.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Cuts would begin in summer 2027 if no external funding materializes.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
On the South Side, places and spaces with incredible architectural and cultural history are often neglected by absentee owners, who then demolish them for the promise of a project that never materializes beyond creating yet another vacant lot.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.
—Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
These standards matter because RSA and elliptic-curve systems are expected to be vulnerable to sufficiently capable quantum computers, and organizations must begin migration before the threat fully materializes.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Whether that vision materializes will likely depend less on the announcement itself and more on what follows.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Cuts would begin in summer 2027 if no external funding materializes.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
On the South Side, places and spaces with incredible architectural and cultural history are often neglected by absentee owners, who then demolish them for the promise of a project that never materializes beyond creating yet another vacant lot.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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As her life begins overlapping with the events of the film, she’s confronted with her own degenerate desires, as the Nazis would call them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The backstory The story begins with the acclaimed golf course Cape Kidnappers, built by the American Robertson family in 2004; the luxury hotel followed in 2007, joining the Robertsons' other lodges Kauri Cliffs in Matauri Bay and Matakauri in Queenstown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Blessing appears to want to exit the vehicle but is unable to fully open his door as it is pinned by the table.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps that means simply shifting to more of a grinding, dump-and-chase style when the Suzuki line isn’t on the ice, given Brind’Amour’s Game 2 adjustments toward a high F3 lock have meant getting any room — or odd-man rushes — through the neutral zone appears unlikely the rest of the series.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The dread that surrounds the personal statement typically arises from the daunting image of the blank screen.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Another risk arises when the assets backing a reinsurer’s promises cannot be easily sold to pay claims.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Just as each star sign has its own unique characteristics, every architectural style embodies different traits, supports a certain lifestyle, and exudes a particular feeling.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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No player better embodies those fluctuations than Brunson, who has fluctuated between lead star and co-star — between elite scorer and selfless playmaker.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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This early history is tangible in century-old oaks, Cape Dutch gables and the 1767 wine cellar, but its current incarnation starts with the purchase by South African business magnate Dick Enthoven in 1993.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Investors will be looking for confirmation that production of its newest chips is on schedule and that long-term customer contracts are holding up, as well as whether increasing capacity from Samsung and SK Hynix starts to threaten the tight supply that has powered Micron's rally.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The finale's climax unfolds at East Camp, with Kayce and the marshals battling masked shooters who converge on the ranch.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Sports fans have a lot to smile about in this latter part of the spring season, as the NBA and NHL finals are coming up and overlapping with the start of the World Cup — while the French Open unfolds and the MLB season is in full swing too.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Through the fuzz and the bad camera angles emerges an extraordinary catalogue of dummies, flicks, and feints, a hodge-podge of silly tricks.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Elsewhere, the New York Knicks will have to wait until at least Thursday to find out which team emerges from the Western Conference.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, the public expresses significant concerns related to the safety of AI models, the stability of the workforce and society at large, and the need to keep humans in charge.—
Martin Whittaker,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The one-size-fits-all value proposition expresses the logic of the undifferentiated marketing strategy.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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