Synonyms of crystallize

crystallize

verb

ˈkri-stə-ˌlīz 

variants also crystalize

as in to form

to take on a definite form

after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize

Synonyms & Similar Words

• form
• solidify
• shape (up)
• connect
• jell
• coalesce
• cohere
• combine
• join
• unite
• fuse
• unify
• couple
• associate
• link (up)
• conjugate
• conjoin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• break down
• decay
• decompose
• disintegrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crystallize

The balanced solvent treatment reshapes and flattens the top layer, while the chloride addition forces the bromide and iodide components to crystallize at the same time. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

The Democratic dilemma was crystallized last month when Democratic National Committee members approved dueling messages — one to abolish ICE, the other to reform it. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

But by laying out why the officials erred by putting one second back on the clock, the MAC crystallized a different outcome that transcended the final score. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

In a matter of minutes, my past and my still-undefined future crystallized. — Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026