CRYSTALLIZE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

crystallize

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ˈkri-stə-ˌlīz

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Definition of crystallize

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 Even if Michael Stipe could crystallize their best song, Interpol arrived in the early ‘00s sounding fully formed. — David Harris, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 When moving in an inert, neutralizing background, a gas of electrons tend to crystallize at low densities as their potential energy is more dominant than their kinetic energy. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 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

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Related The jazz five-piece formed in a youth club, Tomorrow’s Warriors in Enfield, north London, before growing steadily into a must-see live act and cultural leader.

— Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
The salt forms a passivation layer that helps protect the material from defects and degradation under prolonged illumination.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

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Further solidifying the need for an outside investor is when a company clearly needs additional guidance and organized systems to help propel it to the next stage.

— Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Beat Chicago, and Minnesota will solidify its spot as a worthy challenger in the division.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

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