FINALIZATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

finalization

noun

Definition of finalization

as in ratification

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Recent Examples of finalization Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 With momentum accelerating through the OpenMOQ Consortium and the IETF, where the specification is nearing finalization, MOQ is moving toward production deployments far faster than many expected only a year ago. — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Fire announced a two-year contract with Lewandowski on Monday, pending finalization of his visa and international transfer certificate. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 In October 2025, a UC spokesperson told USA Today the agreement was still awaiting finalization and signatures. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 June 2026 Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minsiter Shehbaz Sharif said a deal's finalization was expected within 24 hours. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The 14-point memorandum of understanding is subject to finalization. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 12 June 2026 The finalization of the deal, which comes in the form of an option to purchase, is an anticipated step in the process and was signed May 21, according to the memorandum between the two parties. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026

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Noun

This now goes to the Council of EU and the European Parliament for ratification.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Both the terms of ratification and the text of the Articles of Confederation reflected a suspicion between the state governments, each of which wanted to protect their own local interests rather than cede authority to the national government.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Definition of ratification

Noun

Mars drives your 10th House of Career forward, while Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources clarifies obligations, approvals, and support.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
With the full City Council giving approval, Chicagoland is likely stuck with Barclay and Eaddy until at least September 2029.

— Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of approval

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Another is a lack of managerial formalization compared with other countries.

— Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Traditionally, mathematicians have had to translate their theorems and proofs into this machine-readable format by hand, a laborious process known as formalization.

— Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

Definition of formalization

Noun

Trump signed in May 2026 targeting those responsible for repression in Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has steadily widened the sanctions list to target the government’s main sources of revenue.

— Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The lawsuit says the sanctions, triggered by ICC war-crimes probes in Gaza, have forced groups to halt evidence-sharing, cut ties with Palestinian advocates and censor their own speech.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of sanction

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Faucette attributes her sleep triumph to family support and a new parental benefit offered by the city of Atlanta.

— Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Allen, who has been tracking the conflict, told CNN that drones are now used to monitor enemy movements, support ground operations, strike supply lines and attack infrastructure.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of support

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Politicians have been ushered on the stages of megachurches to receive a pastor’s endorsement despite IRS tax laws that forbid it.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Producer Walter Wanger, director Mervyn LeRoy, and the actresses Lillian Gish and Helen Hayes also offered endorsements.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of endorsement

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