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also crystalize
as in to form
to take on a definite form
after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize
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Recent Examples of crystallize
The idea that there is only one legitimate identity in Iran—Persian, Shia, and loyal to the central government—was crystallized during his rule.
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Jila Andalib, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
The new flagship service crystallized over a decade of investment in artificial intelligence and is meant to be definitive proof the EV maker is now an AI and robotics company.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 July 2025
The alliance with Kent State and Peg’s Foundation was crystallized over dinner, following a Supima fashion show with Mourad Krifa, the director at Kent State’s School of Fashion, and Rick Kellar, president and chief executive officer of Peg’s Foundation, according to Torello-Viera.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
Make sure the cap is tightly sealed on the bottle, and do your best to wipe off any excess from the rim after using, which can crystallize and cause the bottle to become difficult to open, or even risk crystallizing the entire batch.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
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Jila Andalib, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
The new flagship service crystallized over a decade of investment in artificial intelligence and is meant to be definitive proof the EV maker is now an AI and robotics company.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 July 2025
The alliance with Kent State and Peg’s Foundation was crystallized over dinner, following a Supima fashion show with Mourad Krifa, the director at Kent State’s School of Fashion, and Rick Kellar, president and chief executive officer of Peg’s Foundation, according to Torello-Viera.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
Make sure the cap is tightly sealed on the bottle, and do your best to wipe off any excess from the rim after using, which can crystallize and cause the bottle to become difficult to open, or even risk crystallizing the entire batch.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
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About 60 fire personnel were assigned to the Indian Creek fire, with an incident command team expected to form by Aug. 9, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in a Facebook update.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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About half of the respondents are open to new connections, and about a quarter have formed lasting friendships or casual ties while traveling.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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Smith also suggested President Donald Trump could use such an investigation to solidify support among his followers.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Scoring the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Hamilton solidified Anthony Ramos as a star.—
Katie Labovitz,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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