MATERIALIZATIONS Synonyms: 53 Similar Words

materializations

noun

plural of materialization

as in apparitions

the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people since no one lived in the attic, the landlord suggested that the new tenant might have seen the materialization of a woman once murdered there

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Recent Examples of materializations The brand pointed to the Moab Speed 2 and the Moab 3 models as contributors to the strong growth in the marketplace, partially driven by fresh colorways and materializations, along with enhanced storytelling. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

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Noun

That is, until miraculous apparitions turn it into a place to be.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
Today, the massive complex attracts paranormal investigators who report apparitions, voices, and other unexplained phenomena.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026

Definition of apparitions

Noun

Twelve-year-old Harmony is fascinated by ghosts and determined to photograph one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
The Canadian producer/musician creates songs that feel like they’re haunted by their own ghosts, laced with intertwining echoes, tiny sonic fractures, and a palpable sense of place.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of ghosts

Noun

Mixing a sharp slider with a changeup and fastball from the sunshine into the shadows early in the game, Cease had very little hard contact.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
And as eye makeup continues its renaissance–with colorful liners, statement shadows and playful mascaras everywhere from the catwalks to TikTok–there’s never been a better time to experiment.

— Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of shadows

Noun

Tens of millions of dollars have poured into Florida campaigns from companies with visions of transforming vast stretches of land in the state’s rural pockets into warehouses.

— South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
The winner will immediately face the task of bringing together supporters of two candidates who have offered different visions for the party and whose campaigns have grown increasingly contentious in the closing weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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