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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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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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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Khalil is due to appear before an immigration judge for a removal proceeding on April 8.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Both feature an Annunciation, in which an angel appears and announces that Mary, a virgin who is engaged to Joseph, is to have a son by God.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 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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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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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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The conflict between Caton and his accusers originated late at night at a campsite in Bradbury Flat in Custer County, according to the probable cause affidavit reviewed by the Statesman in online court filings.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
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 shooting unfolded the night of March 7 at Carteret St. and Broadway, near a McDonald’s and a White Castle not far from the Passaic River.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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As this shift continues in the years ahead, analysts are bullish on Meta emerging as a leading player in the space despite the competitive landscape.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The filmmaker collective and independent production company is focused on nurturing new and emerging talent globally.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
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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At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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