variants
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
All of these factors are crystallizing into a greater likelihood of a recession.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The novel, Lerner’s shortest to date, is a chamber piece, more compressed and crystallized than any of its predecessors.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In a study published March 2026 in the journal Nature Communications, our team of physicists and geoscientists investigated ilmenite, a mineral composed of iron, titanium and oxygen, in a Moon rock crystallized from an ancient lunar magma.
—Emily First, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Interwoven throughout are excerpts from his public talks and interviews that crystallize his ideas.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The novel, Lerner’s shortest to date, is a chamber piece, more compressed and crystallized than any of its predecessors.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In a study published March 2026 in the journal Nature Communications, our team of physicists and geoscientists investigated ilmenite, a mineral composed of iron, titanium and oxygen, in a Moon rock crystallized from an ancient lunar magma.
—Emily First, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Interwoven throughout are excerpts from his public talks and interviews that crystallize his ideas.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
Verb
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Russell began the season as the favorite for the title and solidified that after winning the opening race in Australia.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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For 28 years, Pastries A Go Go solidified itself as a local staple just through word of mouth, plus a very supportive Decatur community, Light said.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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