materializes

verb

present tense third-person singular of materialize
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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3
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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4
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 The El Niño climate pattern materializes erratically every two to seven years and can last up to a year. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 The key element, says Emile Naus, is to account for risk and effect; how the risk materializes is not important. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Bajarin said the timeline of when Meta’s cloud business materializes depends on how ambitious its cloud plans are. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 July 2026 And that’s where this season’s greatest strength materializes as an opaque weakness. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026 Digital bats trail light through the cave, passing bodies leave ghostly traces and a dancer materializes in space. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 Much effort goes into capturing that person’s physicality but the actor’s homework shows on screen, and the character’s inner life never materializes. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026 After miles upon miles of desolate sand and stones, the city materializes from the Mojave Desert almost like a mirage, with gas stations, restaurants, and hotels galore. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light. — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
  1. begins
  2. appears
  3. arises
  4. embodies
  5. starts
  6. unfolds
  7. emerges
  8. expresses
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  • Unlike liquid liner that announces exactly where the line begins and ends, kohl and kajal create dimension that feels more diffused.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • And while the Commonwealth Games do not form part of the formal Olympic qualification process — that begins next March — a strong performance in Glasgow could help McCann establish himself and ensure he is known on his own terms.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026
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  • The building appears to be still in the framing stage with workers making adjustments to the concrete pylons as cars zip past.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Discovered by Apple’s community on Reddit, on highlighting text, a small pop-up appears with contextual options including rewrite and proofread, edit with Siri or various summarizing options.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of appears
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  • But as societies everywhere ramp up efforts to discourage drinking, a bigger, more difficult question arises.
    — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
  • They are allowed to manage resources, but if pressure arises, if the cost-benefit changes, support will begin to wane.
    — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of arises
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  • In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • In Puglia’s geometric landscape of dry stone walls and olive groves, Masseria Calderisi embodies the spirit of southern Italian rural hospitality, proudly rooted here since 1658.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of embodies
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  • No matter where, no matter when, Rick Jackson — the GOP billionaire candidate for Georgia governor — starts to choke up.
    — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • And on the internet, independence still starts with a domain name.
    — Michael Riedl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of starts
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  • As San Diego Comic-Con unfolds this week, thousands of attendees gather to celebrate their favorite characters, stories and fandoms in what many consider the highlight of their year.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • Fourth round play continues in Blaine, MN, watch to see how the event unfolds.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of unfolds
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  • Leaders can identify where customers abandon journeys, where support friction emerges, which workflows create repeat issues and where the experience companies promise doesn’t match the one customers actually have.
    — Craig Crisler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Every few months, another sleek electric coupe emerges with rounded fenders, a sloping roofline, and enough rear haunch to invite inevitable comparisons.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
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  • Small adjustments—for example adding a touch of sweetness or changing a sauce or even reordering the courses—can significantly improve how a wine expresses itself alongside the cuisine.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • God expresses these fundamental qualities and forces in man – each one of us – moment by moment.
    — Leslie Revilock, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026
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