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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
Support has recently crystallized around Ayatollah Khamenei's hard-line son Mojtaba.
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CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In extremely cold environments, this brine can eventually crystallize, leaving solid salt behind.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Such occasions are crystallizing.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
His conundrum is crystallized in his promise to make more movies — 30 a year between both studios.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In extremely cold environments, this brine can eventually crystallize, leaving solid salt behind.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Such occasions are crystallizing.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
His conundrum is crystallized in his promise to make more movies — 30 a year between both studios.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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The band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 and became one of the most enduring acts in punk rock, releasing over a dozen studio albums independently through Fat Mike’s Fat Wreck Chords label.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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The album centers on his father—grief, regret, and reconciliation, which form its core mission.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe helped solidify British actress Keira Knightley's red carpet icon status with this custom one-shoulder Vera Wang gown.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Michigan resident continued to build on the momentum from his 2026 Da Realest album, while solidifying himself as next up on the Flint scene.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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