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

The project follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Directed by Geum Dong-ho, the musical animation follows a singer-songwriter with the supernatural ability to see spirits who joins forces with a quartet of ghosts to form a musical troupe.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

Directed by Geum Dong-ho, the musical animation follows a singer-songwriter with the supernatural ability to see spirits who joins forces with a quartet of ghosts to form a musical troupe.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
To be eligible to play Power Four college sports now means to breathe; there are rumors that a group of ghosts from the 1907 Pitt Panthers is suing the NCAA to play another year.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of ghosts

Noun

The group uncovers betrayal within its own ranks and faces a battle for the fate of the world, ultimately awakening their true powers and restoring peace, though a new threat emerges quietly in the shadows.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Why not try to capture the moon using a DSLR camera and a telephoto lens when the Harvest Moon rises and in the weeks that follow to track how the shifting shadows alter its appearance?

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of shadows

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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have contrasting visions for the region and beyond, including Libya, Sudan, and Yemen.

— Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
The 20th century in particular abounded in such visions, some of which—The Handmaid’s Tale, or Brave New World, published in 1932 and getting spookier every day—have proved more prophetic than others.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

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