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
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
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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
But how the homicides he is accused of affected the then-small-town of Concord are crystallized in newspaper clippings.
—Julia Coin
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The mixture will become syrupy, then crystallize into a white coating.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
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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
But how the homicides he is accused of affected the then-small-town of Concord are crystallized in newspaper clippings.
—Julia Coin
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The mixture will become syrupy, then crystallize into a white coating.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crystallize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
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Building computer power The national AI supercomputer will form part of the UK’s broader AI Research Resource, which already includes systems such as Isambard-AI and Zenith.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The election showed that economic concerns and the failure of the opposition to form a coherent counter to Pashinyan outweighed the unpopularity of some of his foreign policy ventures.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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Korda’s final putt of the day curled in the right side of the cup to solidify her second consecutive round of 67 at Riviera after beginning the championship with a frustrating 2-over 73.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Set on a colossal ceramic plate crafted by a local architect, and supported internally with steel tubes, this event set a Guinness World Record, solidifying the country’s enthusiasm for the dip.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 June 2026
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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