materialize
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
“Those barrels could help, but they may not fully materialize, and what does arrive will likely still be too little, too late.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The remarks also came far in advance of the next meeting, before new economic developments could materialize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Higher yields should eventually support investment income as banks reinvest maturing securities, but this benefit will take time to materialize, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
If higher prices materialize, they would come soonest in fresh meat, dairy and produce, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
I go to the library instead, sitting where I’d usually be with Sandy and Jasmine, as if I’m hoping Sandy will materialize out of thin air—but he doesn’t come.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
![]()
The El Niño climate pattern materializes erratically every two to seven years and can last up to a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Even if the box-office falloff materializes as expected, the film is still expected to be a success for Universal.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Even those whose families migrated here seeking a “better life” can speak to how uneven the American dream materializes across class, race and country of origin.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
For the full year, Wall Street projects SLB to grow annual sales about 2%, an outlook that could prove to be conservative if the postconflict scenario materializes sooner rather than later.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
The hovercraft materializes overhead and two ladders drop, only there's no way I'm letting go of Peeta.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
![]()
Well before his alter ego materialized, and well before Hollywood found him, MacLachlan was prone to anxiety and fears of never fitting in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
In retrospect, Bonilla, 31, finds great irony in how that initial foray into professional acting fictionally materialized her Mexican immigrant parents’ worst nightmare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
As we drove down to Orikum, a beach town south of Vlore, Aulon spoke at length about the other times they’ve been promised benefits from luxury tourist resorts that never materialized.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ultimately, the deal between the PGA Tour and PIF never materialized, and the Saudis pulled out of LIV this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nurse Cramer materialized out of thin air suddenly and was weeping hysterically against Yossarian’s chest while Yossarian hugged her shoulders and soothed her.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
![]()
SYDNEY—Reserve Bank of Australia Gov. Michele Bullock warned Friday that the central bank’s concerns regarding stubborn inflation are materializing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
He doesn’t see “imminent” danger of any of the three risks he flagged materializing, which is why he’s staying bullish and “tactically positive on risk assets” — for now.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Their reply: the move “cost a few percentage points at the U.S. index level – a fair price to avoid a far costlier downside scenario materializing from worsening supply disruptions.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
Airline mergers have been notoriously difficult to complete in recent years, and while it’s not impossible, UBS analysts said the chances of a deal materializing “are probably remote.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
In every battered neighborhood, Mariam found people materializing from the rubble and moving into the streets.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing materialize
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Lightning Thief
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!