1
as in began
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in appeared
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in surfaced
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 embodied
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 materialized
But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.
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Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Layoffs directly tied to automation are mounting, although the financial rewards corporations seek have not yet fully materialized.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The mechanisms that have catapulted men into sought-after helming positions on Hollywood’s biggest features have not materialized in the same way for women.
—Martha Lauzen, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
All three companies have over the years been rumored to have made ouvertures to Armani, but no deal ever materialized.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Even before Wednesday's campus debate erupted in bloodshed, those concerns had already materialized in real life.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Just one offer materialized, from VCU, thanks only to Silva, who passed Viskari’s name to a friend, Andy Walker, then VCU’s coach.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Wilson and his team at Morgan Stanley, the recession never materialized as a sudden collapse or sharp spike in unemployment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Within months, the festival was canceled before any details materialized.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Layoffs directly tied to automation are mounting, although the financial rewards corporations seek have not yet fully materialized.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The mechanisms that have catapulted men into sought-after helming positions on Hollywood’s biggest features have not materialized in the same way for women.
—Martha Lauzen, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
All three companies have over the years been rumored to have made ouvertures to Armani, but no deal ever materialized.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Even before Wednesday's campus debate erupted in bloodshed, those concerns had already materialized in real life.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Just one offer materialized, from VCU, thanks only to Silva, who passed Viskari’s name to a friend, Andy Walker, then VCU’s coach.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Wilson and his team at Morgan Stanley, the recession never materialized as a sudden collapse or sharp spike in unemployment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Within months, the festival was canceled before any details materialized.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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Kirk began taking questions, first one about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah’s dominant religion, then another by a liberal TikTok user having to do with transgender people and gun violence.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The drive began well with a 35-yard pass from Taylen Green to Jaden Platt, but stalled quickly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The series appeared to be headed for a sweep in the acting categories when Britt Lower pulled an upset early in the ceremony by taking the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series over Matlock nominee Kathy Bates.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s assault on Gaza City appeared to be accelerating, with the military issuing evacuation orders for several towers in Gaza City within just a few hours Sunday morning.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The campaigns show how social media posts or personal messages — even by accounts with few followers or from people who are not public figures — could easily be surfaced and publicized, and people’s personal information can be spread across the internet at a time when doxxing is easier than ever.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Last year, arguably the best home crowd of the season surfaced for the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The film’s creators embodied these thematic touchstones throughout its inception and development.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ken embodied the best of everything the Montreal Canadiens are about, and his legacy within our society transcends our sport.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The flight originated from Salt Lake City, Utah.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The meme, poking fun at the community, originated in around 2013.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The news unfolded quickly and spread within moments on social media.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Because the seller is the estate, the process likely unfolded differently than the more common private sale of a sports team from one person to another.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Western European countries sought a way to defend themselves in the event Germany again arose as a security challenge.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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When challenges arose and employees suggested a different approach, Kentley-Klay and Levinson refused to waver, the people said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some Republicans, including the secretaries of state for Wyoming and Arkansas, expressed support for restricting mail voting after Trump called for its elimination, but others, like New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan, have criticized the proposal.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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