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as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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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
Just then, Austin materializes out of thin air.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will likely depend less on the announcement itself and more on what follows.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Cuts would begin in summer 2027 if no external funding materializes.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
On the South Side, places and spaces with incredible architectural and cultural history are often neglected by absentee owners, who then demolish them for the promise of a project that never materializes beyond creating yet another vacant lot.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But before any front office future materializes, the 2025 Perfect Game College Freshman Pitcher of the Year is likely headed for the major leagues.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will depend on attracting trading volume, Pasan acknowledged, not infrastructure alone.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will likely depend less on the announcement itself and more on what follows.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Cuts would begin in summer 2027 if no external funding materializes.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
On the South Side, places and spaces with incredible architectural and cultural history are often neglected by absentee owners, who then demolish them for the promise of a project that never materializes beyond creating yet another vacant lot.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But before any front office future materializes, the 2025 Perfect Game College Freshman Pitcher of the Year is likely headed for the major leagues.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will depend on attracting trading volume, Pasan acknowledged, not infrastructure alone.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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By Thursday through Saturday, highs are expected to reach near 90 degrees, marking a return to more summer-like conditions just as May begins.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Named for his grandfather, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro has for more than a decade acted as part bodyguard, part gatekeeper to Cuba’s most powerful living figure, always just feet away when Raúl Castro appears in public.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another trend that Lu pinpointed was that the brand appears to maintain long-term relationships with suppliers; of the 800 apparel factories its uses, 314 (almost 40 percent) have worked with the company for over a decade, and 126 have produced garments for H&M for 6-10 yerars.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Is there a musician who embodies that to you?—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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If space starts to operate more like aviation, the pace of discovery could change in ways that ripple far beyond the aerospace industry.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The chatbot starts with questions about a final group project and drills into details based on each student’s answers.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The race unfolds as the district confronts a superintendent under FBI investigation, declining enrollment, a potential strike and ongoing academic recovery from the pandemic.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Streep’s second go-round, by contrast, unfolds as a series of micro-indignities—a plunge from her Olympian perch, one stumble at a time.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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