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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
The show’s title—partly inspired by Elizabeth Alexander’s poetry collection of the same name—crystallizes that intention.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
That moment is crystallized for him in episode 15, based on the events from episode 12 on, the mass-casualty event.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The solution was filtered, purified and crystallized into usable potassium nitrate before being transported to gunpowder mills.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But at their core, pockets represented functional clothing, and women’s dress was meant to be decorative; these ideas crystallized during the Enlightenment era, which also led to men ditching their heels and more ornate adornments, and instead adopting more sober, standardized dress.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
That moment is crystallized for him in episode 15, based on the events from episode 12 on, the mass-casualty event.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The solution was filtered, purified and crystallized into usable potassium nitrate before being transported to gunpowder mills.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But at their core, pockets represented functional clothing, and women’s dress was meant to be decorative; these ideas crystallized during the Enlightenment era, which also led to men ditching their heels and more ornate adornments, and instead adopting more sober, standardized dress.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallize
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Visions of a council of trusted Star Twins formed in my head – a gut check from the great beyond!—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
Verb
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This demonstration effect served to intimidate potential rivals and solidify internal control.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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While Staal and Aho solidify this team on both ends of the ice, Taylor Hall brings an offensive spark to the second line.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Crystallize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystallize. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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