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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3
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
Now, that dream finally materializes.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
He is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week, but markets will be watching to see if a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping materializes soon or not.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Whether any serious cooperation between rival parties materializes remains to be seen, however, with those on both the far left and right smelling blood earlier this week, calling for Macron’s resignation and new parliamentary and/or presidential elections.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
But if neither materializes, the government will shut down on October 1, and without its legal authority, many parts of the government would be forced to stop operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The New Class materializes in a decade’s time.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The film bowed at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival to a strong response, positioning Sweeney for a serious run at a best actress nomination — if the right campaign materializes.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Justin now will train Roman, Milo, and Billie in preparation for the Family Wizard Competition to determine who will emerge as the sole magic wielder of the new generation in the household — while a new evil threat materializes.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Regardless, once centralization materializes, some clever group of developers will work hard to undo it, and the cycle will repeat.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
He is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week, but markets will be watching to see if a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping materializes soon or not.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Whether any serious cooperation between rival parties materializes remains to be seen, however, with those on both the far left and right smelling blood earlier this week, calling for Macron’s resignation and new parliamentary and/or presidential elections.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
But if neither materializes, the government will shut down on October 1, and without its legal authority, many parts of the government would be forced to stop operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The New Class materializes in a decade’s time.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The film bowed at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival to a strong response, positioning Sweeney for a serious run at a best actress nomination — if the right campaign materializes.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Justin now will train Roman, Milo, and Billie in preparation for the Family Wizard Competition to determine who will emerge as the sole magic wielder of the new generation in the household — while a new evil threat materializes.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Regardless, once centralization materializes, some clever group of developers will work hard to undo it, and the cycle will repeat.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Florida, however, appears committed to the trades.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Violence arises from a different kind of performance.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sure, the rules might be the same everywhere, as the Universe fundamentally uses the same fundamental ingredients and the same fundamental laws to form stars, planets, and whatever molecular machinery arises on those worlds all throughout the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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While Seehorn fully embodies Carol Sturka’s complexities — her ultra-relatable prickliness, fear, resentment and unwieldy emotions — Gilligan admits to having left a piece of himself in the character.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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His victory embodies the triumph of wishful thinking over reality.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home’s spa-like wellness wing, which includes a gym, sauna, contrast therapy, and massage room, was a major selling point for a guy whose day starts only after a cold plunge, weightlifting, and cardio.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The magnifying glass is on every team, who starts to fold now that the stakes are higher?—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As this event unfolds, its historic potential hangs heavy in the air.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Much of this lovely, cerebral film unfolds in a cozy Manhattan high-rise, a Christmas tree twinkling in the background as snow falls outside.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Mamdani’s vision of an equitable, affordable urbanity emerges as a challenge to this long history of abandonment and exclusion.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Also effective is the picture that gradually emerges of the two parents at the center of this whole thing.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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