variants
also crystalizes
as in forms
to take on a definite form
after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize
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Recent Examples of crystallizes
But perhaps nothing crystallizes the feud more than an announcement that Kalshi made late last year about the formation of a trade group, called the Coalition for Prediction Markets, to promote the development of the industry.
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Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the film’s critique of the art world only decidedly crystallizes when Chiara Caselli’s Giulia, the Italian gallery owner representing Nina, shows up over an hour into the 104-minute movie.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
As the overall holiday picture crystalizes — with OK, but not outsized sales gains — more specialty retailers are weighing in with their own results, adding more color to the season.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
One particular scene crystallizes this approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
The researchers, led by geochemist Liuqing He of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered for the first time that the fern species Blechnum orientale, naturally crystallizes REE minerals within its tissues above ground in ordinary conditions.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025
These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the film’s critique of the art world only decidedly crystallizes when Chiara Caselli’s Giulia, the Italian gallery owner representing Nina, shows up over an hour into the 104-minute movie.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
As the overall holiday picture crystalizes — with OK, but not outsized sales gains — more specialty retailers are weighing in with their own results, adding more color to the season.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
One particular scene crystallizes this approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
The researchers, led by geochemist Liuqing He of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered for the first time that the fern species Blechnum orientale, naturally crystallizes REE minerals within its tissues above ground in ordinary conditions.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025
These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallizes
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Early connections should feel easier as affectionate Venus forms a supportive sextile with intense Pluto, encouraging us to handle stubborn issues with honest talks and practical teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Vorderer pulled out general report forms the Police Department used to fill out for different cases, including arrests, vehicle theft and missing persons sheets.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug business alongside Southside legend Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady (Shameik Moore), and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous game.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her third album, Cloud 9, solidifies her as a mainstream country star who hasn’t entirely submitted to the machine.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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