1
as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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2
as in appears
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in arises
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 embodies
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 materializes
Jones isn’t giving up his other interests as a longer future in the sport materializes.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
This is probably a deal that materializes in the summer.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Although lawmakers are still exploring potential solutions to extend the subsidies, the president has threatened to veto any deal that materializes.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
What if neither materializes as expected?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Until one of those conditions materializes, this looks more like a pause that’s still unfolding than a spot to press new exposure aggressively.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Or are the Packers and LaFleur actually gauging the market for a potential head coach trade while leaving the door open to re-upping if nothing better materializes for both sides?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
But even if the deal never actually materializes, Netflix has demonstrated how to not just disrupt an industry but swallow it.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Then a larger-than-life Barbie materializes, à la the monolith, in her original stiletto slides and strapless swimsuit.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
This is probably a deal that materializes in the summer.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Although lawmakers are still exploring potential solutions to extend the subsidies, the president has threatened to veto any deal that materializes.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
What if neither materializes as expected?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Until one of those conditions materializes, this looks more like a pause that’s still unfolding than a spot to press new exposure aggressively.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Or are the Packers and LaFleur actually gauging the market for a potential head coach trade while leaving the door open to re-upping if nothing better materializes for both sides?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
But even if the deal never actually materializes, Netflix has demonstrated how to not just disrupt an industry but swallow it.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Then a larger-than-life Barbie materializes, à la the monolith, in her original stiletto slides and strapless swimsuit.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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Training at Kempo Goju dojos typically begins around age 5, but all ages are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the individual appears to tilt their head away from a doorbell camera, hold a flashlight in their mouth and attempt to cover the lens with a gloved hand and what looked like part of a plant pulled from the yard.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Where to see the partial solar eclipse A far greater number of people will be able to witness the partial stage of the annular solar eclipse during which the moon appears to take a 'bite' out of the sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then the notion of a singing contest arises, and life stirs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not only is the white barked tree beautiful, but the sound of the wind rushing through the leaves embodies peace.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The camera’s gradual movement embodies festering paranoia, as the heavy strings by composer Marvin Miller break through lengthy, silent stretches in order to highlight dramatic peaks and valleys.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their segment starts at one true but basic idea — teenagers today are too reliant on cell phones — and never goes past it.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known as the Raffles x Christofle Bespoke Dining Experience, this private evening starts with a stay for two in the hotel’s 2,200-square-foot Presidential Suite and showcases a meal curated by Raffles culinary director Jim Reuteman.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Blocks, and a coin emerges with a satisfying chime when Mario’s fist collides with the brick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Materializes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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