1
as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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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
Starmer's resignation paves the way for Andy Burnham, who was sworn in as an MP on Monday, to become PM by mid-July if no leadership contest materializes.
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Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Digital bats trail light through the cave, passing bodies leave ghostly traces and a dancer materializes in space.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Much effort goes into capturing that person’s physicality but the actor’s homework shows on screen, and the character’s inner life never materializes.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
2 June 2026
But that advantage only materializes for those who approach it with disciplined research, realistic assumptions and a clear understanding of their local market and risk tolerance.
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Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
To prevent the same outcome, production instantly materializes to separate the women.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
After miles upon miles of desolate sand and stones, the city materializes from the Mojave Desert almost like a mirage, with gas stations, restaurants, and hotels galore.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.
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Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Whether that vision materializes will likely depend less on the announcement itself and more on what follows.
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Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Digital bats trail light through the cave, passing bodies leave ghostly traces and a dancer materializes in space.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Much effort goes into capturing that person’s physicality but the actor’s homework shows on screen, and the character’s inner life never materializes.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
2 June 2026
But that advantage only materializes for those who approach it with disciplined research, realistic assumptions and a clear understanding of their local market and risk tolerance.
—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
To prevent the same outcome, production instantly materializes to separate the women.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
After miles upon miles of desolate sand and stones, the city materializes from the Mojave Desert almost like a mirage, with gas stations, restaurants, and hotels galore.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 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
Whether that vision materializes will likely depend less on the announcement itself and more on what follows.
—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Everyday life appears laid-back.
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While Adobe's Firefly ensures commercially safe content, a key caution arises when integrating third-party AI models through Creative Agent, as their output may lack commercial safety guarantees.
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But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.
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CFMoto’s latest motorcycle embodies that philosophy, especially in a class that has not just been growing in popularity, but also in the size of the motorcycles themselves.
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And no player embodies that intrsection quite like Breanna Stewart, who is known to incorporate a quintessential New York staple, the Timberland boot, into her game-day looks.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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New growth comes in gradually, and the fuller picture usually emerges around 12 months after the hair transplant procedure.
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The adult screwworm fly emerges from the soil after seven to 54 days.
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Across all three versions, each execution expresses a different exterior character while remaining unified in its underlying construction.
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Written in a style disarming and gently subversive, Slaughterhouse-Five expresses outrage at war that even now remains in opposition to conventional wisdom.
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