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as in began
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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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
Kyle Mooney never forgot the widespread panic that ensued in 1999 over the Y2K computer crisis that never materialized.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
While electric vehicle sales are still expected to increase in the coming years, the boom in consumer demand for EVs that many car CEOs expected never materialized.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The promise of a new normal hasn't yet materialized.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There have been a few consistent names mentioned with Los Angeles but nothing has materialized of yet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The veteran was tasked with helping the Bears become a force in the NFC but that never quite materialized.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
However, aid groups say none of that funding has materialized yet.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
The fight the Lakers lacked in the second half materialized early, even after Kevin Durant, returning from an injury absence of two-plus weeks, opened the game with a three.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
But that response never materialized.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
While electric vehicle sales are still expected to increase in the coming years, the boom in consumer demand for EVs that many car CEOs expected never materialized.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The promise of a new normal hasn't yet materialized.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There have been a few consistent names mentioned with Los Angeles but nothing has materialized of yet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The veteran was tasked with helping the Bears become a force in the NFC but that never quite materialized.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
However, aid groups say none of that funding has materialized yet.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
The fight the Lakers lacked in the second half materialized early, even after Kevin Durant, returning from an injury absence of two-plus weeks, opened the game with a three.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
But that response never materialized.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialized
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Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This article originally appeared on Vogue Business.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The first two players on that list were 23 and 24 years respectively in 2022 and appeared to be on the ascent.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The racist white leadership, embodied by Dean Norris’ sneering General Halt, can’t help but feel cartoonish, even as their behavior was undoubtedly historically accurate.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Moto Boho Trend Softness with strength is embodied in the moto boho trend that’s revved up the fashion world.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bizarre case unfolded in Graz, Austria, but made international headlines after German newspaper Bild covered the story on Friday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here’s what must have unfolded.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Previous delays arose over redesigns of life support systems and modifications to rocket engines.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The 28-year-old is just getting started.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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That being said, owners and developers in recent years have started to build new housing either connected to a shopping center, or nearby.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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For instance, despite a tough 2023, the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index showed a 280% rise in rare whiskey prices in the past decade, underscoring the robust demand for high-quality, limited-edition spirits.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An image shared on social media by the Pennsylvania State Police showed Mangione, his blue mask dangling from his ear, eating what appeared to be a hash brown.John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Materialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialized. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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