1
as in starting
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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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
If, say, there’s a 30% chance of Canada finishing third in Group B, there’s only a 7% chance of this matchup materializing.
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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
The 22-year-old forward remained on the market for months after free agency began due to no offer sheet being extended to Kuminga, and a sign-and-trade deal not materializing.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
But Canalys isn’t confident about the demand materializing at retail stores and websites.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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
The 22-year-old forward remained on the market for months after free agency began due to no offer sheet being extended to Kuminga, and a sign-and-trade deal not materializing.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
But Canalys isn’t confident about the demand materializing at retail stores and websites.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializing
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The storm that meteorologists say could rival the damage of a major hurricane is expected to bring snow, ice and frigid temperatures from New Mexico to New England starting Friday.—
John Raby,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bottom line For the first time since starting our Capital One position last March, the company missed earnings estimates.—
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CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Those comments have been widely read in Washington as crossing a red line by appearing to de‑prioritize a president’s stated legislative priority in favor of one company’s product mix.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Similar wishes were sent to Butt, 51, with David sharing a snap of himself appearing to laugh at a shirtless Butt on the field.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with the Times, Farmer discussed her mixed emotions surrounding it surfacing now.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
21 Dec. 2025
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But just before that grounding energy settles in, Jupiter in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, surfacing deeper feelings around vulnerability, trust, and shared emotional or financial investments.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Sean Penn has the showiest performance, embodying all that is ridiculous about fascism, while his co-star Benicio del Toro makes an equally indelible impression embodying the quiet dignity of resistance.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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The charms added elegance to the classic sneaker, while embodying the earthiness the singer is known for.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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After a major storm blankets Connecticut with more than a foot of snow beginning Sunday, arctic air will create dangerously cold conditions that poses health and safety risks to anyone exposed to the bitter cold.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Read more Now that opening-day speeches and start-of-session ceremonies are out of the way, the Colorado legislature’s work is beginning to spin up in earnest.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The battle is unfolding across three distinct fronts, each representing a different vision for crypto payments infrastructure.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its almond-and-vanilla base has just a hint of smoky sweetness, unfolding into a spicier scent that gives it a slightly intense fragrance.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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But that changed in 2022 in a decision arising from another case involving a juvenile offender from San Diego.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The court challenges kept that situation from ever arising.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials, at the time of Ortega-Anguiano’s early release, were expressing frustration at sanctuary state restrictions that limit direct cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officers.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add ingredients, stir briefly to integrate them together and garnish with a large grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the top of the drink before adding the peel to the glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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