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Definition of crystallizenext
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 Chidgasornpongse crystallizes that cosmic doom further when Grandma Saluay falls half-asleep or stares out the van window, her mind drifting into the ether. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Yet its inspiration lies in the desert rose, a mineral formation that crystallizes beneath salt basins into flat plates resembling rose petals. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Diamonds are crystallized under tremendous pressure and heat deep inside the Earth and then thrust to the surface through volcanic activity before they’re scattered by water or wind. — Laura Turbay, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 This was crystallized in a new event, called Transformation Day, which took place April 26 in the French capital’s Palais de Tokyo museum. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystallize
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  • The seven tiles must coordinate their movements and establish connections before separating and forming a new arrangement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Sal Frelick moved in from left to form a five-man infield, with three defenders on the left side and everyone playing in.
    — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Glance plans to use the money raised from L Catterton to train its model faster and continue to scale, solidifying its place in the fast-growing world of AI shopping agents.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In 2018, it was featured in an episode of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, which had the long-term effect of solidifying Whiskey Myers as an arena-and-amphitheater band.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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