1
as in starting
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in appearing
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in surfacing
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in embodying
to represent in visible form
a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of materializing
If, say, there’s a 30% chance of Canada finishing third in Group B, there’s only a 7% chance of this matchup materializing.
—
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trust that speaking your desires clearly is the first step toward materializing them.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
Fear of Border Patrol The high absences may be the first signs of many teachers’ and advocates’ fears materializing.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
That philosophy is already materializing with Studiocanal’s first co-production with MultiChoice’s brand M-Net.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
More than three weeks into the shutdown, that risk might be materializing.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
However, political interference has stopped deals from materializing, preventing the region’s banking sector to compete more seriously with Wall Street.
—Silvia Amaro,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The 22-year-old forward remained on the market for months after free agency began due to no offer sheet being extended to Kuminga, and a sign-and-trade deal not materializing.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
But Canalys isn’t confident about the demand materializing at retail stores and websites.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializing
Verb
-
So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
-
Place water and rum in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH until starting to bubble, about 1 minute.—
Verb
-
That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.—
-
Wright has played at least one game with eight teams since making his NFL debut by appearing in three outings with Pittsburgh in 2020.—
Verb
-
In an interview with the Times, Farmer discussed her mixed emotions surrounding it surfacing now.—
-
But just before that grounding energy settles in, Jupiter in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, surfacing deeper feelings around vulnerability, trust, and shared emotional or financial investments.—
Verb
-
To @bleach37 my husband, thank you for embodying each of these characteristics so beautifully.—
-
Guerin has repeatedly stressed the importance of building a complementary team rather than just a collection of all-stars, with Trocheck embodying that sentiment.—
Verb
-
Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream the show beginning Monday.—
-
After beginning as an unpaid intern with the Cleveland Cavaliers and landing a position as an assistant with Cleveland’s G League affiliate in Canton, Ohio, Skeeter’s career path also took him through Atlanta just like Lee.—
Verb
-
At the same time that the murders are unfolding, a traumatic incident from Anna's past resurfaces as a possible motive.—
-
The Spa Much of the 5,773-square-foot spa is outdoors, unfolding around tropical gardens inspired by the flora and fauna found in El Yunque National Forest.—
Verb
-
But that changed in 2022 in a decision arising from another case involving a juvenile offender from San Diego.—
-
The court challenges kept that situation from ever arising.—
Verb
-
However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
-
Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
Cite this Entry
“Materializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materializing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share