variants
also crystalizes
as in forms
to take on a definite form
after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize
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Recent Examples of crystallizes
But perhaps nothing crystallizes the feud more than an announcement that Kalshi made late last year about the formation of a trade group, called the Coalition for Prediction Markets, to promote the development of the industry.
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Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the film’s critique of the art world only decidedly crystallizes when Chiara Caselli’s Giulia, the Italian gallery owner representing Nina, shows up over an hour into the 104-minute movie.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
As the overall holiday picture crystalizes — with OK, but not outsized sales gains — more specialty retailers are weighing in with their own results, adding more color to the season.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
One particular scene crystallizes this approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
The researchers, led by geochemist Liuqing He of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered for the first time that the fern species Blechnum orientale, naturally crystallizes REE minerals within its tissues above ground in ordinary conditions.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025
These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the film’s critique of the art world only decidedly crystallizes when Chiara Caselli’s Giulia, the Italian gallery owner representing Nina, shows up over an hour into the 104-minute movie.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
As the overall holiday picture crystalizes — with OK, but not outsized sales gains — more specialty retailers are weighing in with their own results, adding more color to the season.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
One particular scene crystallizes this approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
The researchers, led by geochemist Liuqing He of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered for the first time that the fern species Blechnum orientale, naturally crystallizes REE minerals within its tissues above ground in ordinary conditions.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025
These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallizes
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Stretching more than 2,300 miles through 10 states, the Mississippi River forms the backbone of one of the most important economic corridors in America.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The project forms part of the larger Pinnacle One Yonge development and is due to be completed sometime in 2026.—
Adam Williams
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Pemberton’s score captures the otherworldliness of some of Rocky and Ryland’s encounters and solidifies emotional moments in the movie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Crystallizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallizes. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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