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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4
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
While the full impact may take some time to materialize due to existing contracts and inventory stockpiles, price increases are expected to be substantial.
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Steve Brozak, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The prospect of a lighter regulatory touch and more M&A, a hope that in part helped sweep Trump into office, has not materialized yet amid economic uncertainty.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Many observers don’t expect the Canada and Mexico import duties to materialize, at least not at the 25% rate Trump targets.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In the last few months, the digital currency attained fresh, all-time highs on anticipation surrounding the policy changes that could materialize as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump securing reelection and the Republicans taking control of both the House and Senate.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Steve Brozak, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The prospect of a lighter regulatory touch and more M&A, a hope that in part helped sweep Trump into office, has not materialized yet amid economic uncertainty.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Many observers don’t expect the Canada and Mexico import duties to materialize, at least not at the 25% rate Trump targets.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In the last few months, the digital currency attained fresh, all-time highs on anticipation surrounding the policy changes that could materialize as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump securing reelection and the Republicans taking control of both the House and Senate.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialize
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This initiative began as a small-scale experiment before evolving into a significant technological transformation.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Before the ceremony began, Chalamet was spotted holding hands and kissing girlfriend Kylie Jenner inside the Dolby Theatre.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from his and Robson’s own home, nine one-of-a-kind objects ranging from a jewelry-like metal vase and a totemic lamp built with different stones to a clock and wine glasses appear in the short films.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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Herring, who is being held on a $500,000 bond, will next appear in court March 13 for a bond hearing.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the problem on the tour most likely wouldn’t have arisen in Illinois, whose legislators noticed a problem and addressed it.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In Buddhism, despair is a natural human experience that arises from clinging to desires.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thoughtful gestures embody the ideals of her exemplary hospitality.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Like Nichols before her, Saldaña embodied Star Trek’s optimistic, socially progressive ideals, serving as a heroic, aspirational icon for young girls with their eyes on a bold future.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Looking farther into the future, the low-rate mortgages originated in the early 2020s will last for decades, causing low mobility.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The team then eliminated the possibility that the X-ray signal may have originated from a small companion star destroyed by the white dwarf rather than a planet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ CEO Bill Kramer is really hoping the drama unfolds only in the Oscar race itself.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Developments continue to unfold in the mysterious deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife, classical musician Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs, who were all found dead in their home above downtown Santa Fe.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Evidence has emerged of the potential speed and usability benefits of having access to real buttons instead of smartphone-like touchscreens.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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At a preliminary monthly board meeting Wednesday, Acero parents and teachers expressed mixed emotions about the prospect of closing the two campuses — Paz and Cruz — that weren’t laid out to be saved in last week’s resolution.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Still, the companies have expressed support for each other.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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