CRYSTALLIZED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

crystallized

verb

variants also crystalized

past tense of crystallize

as in formed

to take on a definite form after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize

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Recent Examples of crystallized Mims, today an NYU psychology professor, says the small moment crystalized for her the idea of being president to everyone in the nation. —

Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 June 2026 The earnings expectations that break the map Even before the dispersion data crystallized, Lamont was growing uneasy about the earnings story justifying valuations. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026 The exasperation crystallized in November 2025. —

Adam Crafton, New York Times, 11 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 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 This artistic neverland is crystallized in the apartment building that has music pouring out of every floor when Ali rides the elevator. —

Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 Calvani said the moment crystallized his character’s emotional journey. —

Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 May 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

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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
Palestine Action has carried out direct action protests at military and industrial sites in the UK since it was formed in 2020, including breaking into facilities owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 June 2026