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as in to begin
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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as in to appear
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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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
So Hawkins waited for news of some Deconstruction shows to materialize.
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Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
As with the strong tradition among Haitians, food is part of Black Americans’ New Year’s Day rituals, used to materialize the tug-of-war between feelings of freedom and fear on New Year’s Eve.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
While Democrats spent record amounts on influencer marketing in the 2024 cycle, a majority of the partnerships materialized in the three months before the election.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Tempe residents will see multiple new developments and significant city projects begin to materialize throughout 2025, including a new shopping center and an apartment complex.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
As with the strong tradition among Haitians, food is part of Black Americans’ New Year’s Day rituals, used to materialize the tug-of-war between feelings of freedom and fear on New Year’s Eve.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
While Democrats spent record amounts on influencer marketing in the 2024 cycle, a majority of the partnerships materialized in the three months before the election.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Tempe residents will see multiple new developments and significant city projects begin to materialize throughout 2025, including a new shopping center and an apartment complex.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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But as the newspaper industry began to change, there were those who believed these keyboard kings had become too big and too important.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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The inaugural season of IndyCar coverage on FOX begins with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding at noon ET Sunday, March 2.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Prior to her collaborative partnership with Puma, Rosé appeared in ad campaigns for Tiffany & Co., modeling jewelry pieces from the company in 2023 and 2022.Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Marc Carmichael, who is currently a medical student at Stanford University, says similar disparities could arise in the aftermath of the wildfires in L.A. County.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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But the guidelines did not state what actions should be taken when an appearance of a conflict arose.Alexandra Berzon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Who’s getting which job, which celebrity will wear what, and what, exactly, will people want to buy in order to embody that evolved version of themselves?José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Stroll through its six gardens, which embody practices of Japan’s master gardeners.Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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The claim originated from a Dec. 22, 2024, Facebook post by SpaceX Fanclub, which is part of the SpaceXMania network of satirical accounts.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Although oud doesn’t originate in the Middle East, it has always been revered in the Arab world and played a significant part in Islamic culture.Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Stay informed with the latest news, analysis and official statements as events unfold.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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The incident, which unfolded around 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fairfield Inn in the Meadowlands, sparked a multi-agency response, which included members of the East Rutherford Police and Fire Departments as well as Bergen County Regional SWAT Team’s county patrol units.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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As nations caught between the two superpowers are forced to choose between Chinese or American AI systems, artificial intelligence could emerge as a powerful tool for global influence.Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the Jets and Giants missed the playoffs again this year, another one of their former players could emerge as the latest Super Bowl hero this February.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, many continue to express fears over the potential of losing TikTok.Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Joe Biden, then Vice President, called Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko, to express the administration's unhappiness.Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Materialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialize. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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