1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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3
as in to arise
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 to embody
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 materialize
During his first term, Trump tried to ban TikTok on national security grounds, which was halted by the courts before his administration negotiated a sale of the platform that eventually failed to materialize.
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
That outrage failed to materialize in large enough numbers to overturn the outcome in the reliably Republican district, foiling Democrats’ hope to pull off a huge upset that would have buoyed their party.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
State of play: The restlessness is beginning to materialize in Colorado after a quiet start.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The position of Sorrenti and Greenwood is that funding under an arrangement with distributor Parkland Pictures has not materialized.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
That outrage failed to materialize in large enough numbers to overturn the outcome in the reliably Republican district, foiling Democrats’ hope to pull off a huge upset that would have buoyed their party.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
State of play: The restlessness is beginning to materialize in Colorado after a quiet start.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The position of Sorrenti and Greenwood is that funding under an arrangement with distributor Parkland Pictures has not materialized.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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Following news of his death, multiple tributes began to pour in for him on his last Instagram post.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What begins as a simple quest soon transforms into a life-changing adventure, forcing Alex to reevaluate her priorities.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the risk assessment, the brothers will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13, Newsom said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Taking the time to prepare now ensures that when the opportunity to sell a business arises, the business is in a position to attract serious buyers and command the highest possible price.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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For many, the Masters marks the beginning of golf season, and these pieces of clothing embody that time of year.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries embodies a spark of initiation, much like its planetary ruler, Mars.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon TV series originated a couple of years ago when Sony regained the rights to the books through a first-look deal with Vertigo and tapped Ning to adapt it as part of an overall deal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The floors slide out from the center section and the walls, prebuilt and attached, unfold and lock into place with the windows already built in.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Myers and other single women have made significant strides in the housing market, emerging as a growing segment of homebuyers and surpassing single men in homeownership rates.—
Brendel Hightower,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 22-year-old third baseman/outfielder was barely on the radar for most Chicago fans when he was put into the Tucker trade but quickly emerged as a trade piece worthy of lasting regret, earning his spot on Houston’s big-league roster after only 32 minor-league games.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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