make real

VERB

materialize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear emerge happen occur realize take place turn up unfold

STRONG

actualize coalesce develop embody evolve exteriorize externalize hypostatize manifest metamorphose objectify personalize personify reify substantiate symbolize typify visualize

WEAK

be incarnate be realized become concrete become real become visual come about come to pass corporealize entify personize pragmatize substantialize take form take shape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disappear hide leave lose

STRONG

decrease halt stop

Example Sentences

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“Californians face the most significant smog and soot challenges in the nation, but our air agencies have followed the science to build policies and programs to make real headway,” Barrett said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"It takes critical thinking to develop and use AI tools in ways that make real advances in science, technology and the humanities," Burton says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

“I remain hopeful he continues to speak out like this on social media and elsewhere, and even more hopeful that he leverages his relationships with Sundar and Demis to make real change,” Palowitch said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"We set out to tackle environmental issues head on and make real, lasting changes that would protect life on Earth."

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

I want to make real films that will impact people in their everyday lives.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

make real

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