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
That can help crystallize which tasks are non-negotiable and which can be temporarily deprioritized.
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Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Schnur said concerns over housing affordability, homelessness, transportation and city services have been building for years but that the Palisades and Eaton fires appeared to crystallize those frustrations in a way that benefited Pratt’s candidacy.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The analysis found consistent, statistically significant correlations between need for cognition and fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence and general intelligence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Schnur said concerns over housing affordability, homelessness, transportation and city services have been building for years but that the Palisades and Eaton fires appeared to crystallize those frustrations in a way that benefited Pratt’s candidacy.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The analysis found consistent, statistically significant correlations between need for cognition and fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence and general intelligence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
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Thekla’s war on Stardom AEW women’s world champion Thekla has set her eyes on Stardom and re-opened the wound that formed following her departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Last July, Kurtz put together one of the most impressive monthly performances by a rookie in recent memory, culminating in his first AL Player of the Month and a Rookie of the Month to boot, solidifying his ascent as the frontrunner in the AL Rookie of the Year race.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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His massive imprint was solidified in 2006 when he was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, placed right at the base of the statue of his close friend, Sonny Bono.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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