1
as in starting
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in appearing
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in surfacing
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 embodying
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 materializing
Assembly Bill 1421 seeks to identify a possible solution to declining gas tax revenues as more drivers switch to electric vehicles, but any actual effect on residents is far from materializing.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
That monumental opportunity – valued at over $110 billion – is not materializing only the smartphone screens.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
If, say, there’s a 30% chance of Canada finishing third in Group B, there’s only a 7% chance of this matchup materializing.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trust that speaking your desires clearly is the first step toward materializing them.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
Fear of Border Patrol The high absences may be the first signs of many teachers’ and advocates’ fears materializing.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
That philosophy is already materializing with Studiocanal’s first co-production with MultiChoice’s brand M-Net.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
More than three weeks into the shutdown, that risk might be materializing.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
However, political interference has stopped deals from materializing, preventing the region’s banking sector to compete more seriously with Wall Street.
—Silvia Amaro,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
That monumental opportunity – valued at over $110 billion – is not materializing only the smartphone screens.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
If, say, there’s a 30% chance of Canada finishing third in Group B, there’s only a 7% chance of this matchup materializing.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trust that speaking your desires clearly is the first step toward materializing them.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
Fear of Border Patrol The high absences may be the first signs of many teachers’ and advocates’ fears materializing.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
That philosophy is already materializing with Studiocanal’s first co-production with MultiChoice’s brand M-Net.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
More than three weeks into the shutdown, that risk might be materializing.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
However, political interference has stopped deals from materializing, preventing the region’s banking sector to compete more seriously with Wall Street.
—Silvia Amaro,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializing
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Where to Shop First at the Thrift Store Both experts recommend starting with the categories that carry higher retail prices when purchased new.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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With Angelichio's hiring, McCarthy's coaching staff is starting to come together just over one week after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Steelers.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Potential jurors expressed a range of opinions on social media during jury selection questioning, with some appearing concerned about the companies’ impact on society, their children and their older parents.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The images and videos show a person wearing gloves, a mask, khakis, sneakers and a backpack, appearing to tamper with the camera at Guthrie’s front door on the morning of her disappearance.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the Guthrie situation, darker flashes of geopolitical tension kept surfacing throughout the broadcast like intrusive thoughts.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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Similar concerns are already surfacing in Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Elordi understood the challenge of embodying such an iconic character, who has existed both on the page and on the screen for generations.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Few games have ever captured physical movement this well, and though different Mario games have played with the finer physics of his run and the height of his jump, every one of them makes embodying him feel natural and fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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The march then diverted left onto Via Benaco, moving away from the Village with clashes beginning when the protest reached Piazzale Corvetto.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Moore was one of Payton’s key receivers in New Orleans from 2006 to 2013, there to witness the full journey of Payton truly clicking with his scheme and with quarterback Drew Brees beginning in 2009.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the changes are also unfolding against a backdrop of mass layoffs from both firms, and across the broader economy.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Espinoza focused a large part of Friday’s hearing on problems arising at Campus Kilpatrick, which now houses all of the girls in the county’s custody.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, California’s job market lost jobs for the first time in a calendar year since 2020, a period that was marred by massive disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Materializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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