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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
As the 1956 Suez Crisis helped crystallize an alliance between Arab nationalists and the Soviet Union, this anti-Zionist ideology took root in the Middle East.
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Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
But instead of quietly dispersing, patrons and neighborhood residents resisted, sparking several nights of demonstrations that crystallized growing frustration with discrimination and police harassment.
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Diana Rodriguez,
Time,
8 June 2026
The lyrics describe a crystallizing moment in which the narrator realizes that her relationship is the thing that’s not working in her life, despite the best hopes and intentions.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Each pavé stone, crystalized seed, and dangling jewel has been polished and perfected almost obsessively, making those three-figure price tags more palatable.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystallize
Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
But instead of quietly dispersing, patrons and neighborhood residents resisted, sparking several nights of demonstrations that crystallized growing frustration with discrimination and police harassment.
—
Diana Rodriguez,
Time,
8 June 2026
The lyrics describe a crystallizing moment in which the narrator realizes that her relationship is the thing that’s not working in her life, despite the best hopes and intentions.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Each pavé stone, crystalized seed, and dangling jewel has been polished and perfected almost obsessively, making those three-figure price tags more palatable.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystallize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
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Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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Some car redesigns are desperately needed so a model can compete in its segment, while others solidify top positions for competitive vehicles that only get better with time.
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Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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