- present tense form of materialize (3rd person singular).
materializes
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Istanbul materializes as a still, dreamlike place in this distinctly modern thriller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
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 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
In a flash, he pounces right as Jena materializes.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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