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crystallize

verb

ˈkri-stə-ˌlīz How to pronounce crystallize (audio)
variants also crystalize
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 The buzz crystallized on Sunday morning at a post-screening Q&A moderated by yours truly. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Even if Michael Stipe could crystallize their best song, Interpol arrived in the early ‘00s sounding fully formed. — David Harris, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 But the moment that crystallized the problem was personal, not professional. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 That number crystallizes a truth that has been apparent for a while now — SpaceX is not just a launch company anymore. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystallize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
  1. form
  2. solidify
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  • After a year’s discussion, Nussbaum’s group decided to form an organization.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As ballot stations opened in Casablanca and Rabat, voters of various ages formed small but continuous lines to cast their ballots.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of form
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  • The opening solidified Seoul’s status as a major global city and established a new benchmark for luxury hospitality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • And for people like Black, this has solidified as political action.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of solidify

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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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