Synonyms of finalized

finalized

verb

past tense of finalize

1

as in completed

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done

we're still finalizing our travel plans but hope to have them done by the end of the week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• completed
• finished
• consummated
• perfected
• polished
• accomplished
• fulfilled
• executed
• got through
• did
• achieved
• improved
• effected
• amended
• performed
• stuck out
• refined
• carried out
• enhanced
• ameliorated
• enriched
• discharged
• carried through
• machined
• followed through (with)
• meliorated
• bettered
• rounded (off or out)
• shone
• touched up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• abandoned
• discontinued
• quit
• deserted
• forsook

2

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• accepted
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• authorized
• formalized
• signed
• acknowledged
• warranted
• accredited
• cleared
• homologated
• affirmed
• approbated
• validated
• certified
• blessed
• passed
• permitted
• enabled
• licensed
• initialed
• OK'd
• sanctified
• allowed
• legalized
• rubber-stamped
• canonized
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• vetoed
• declined
• disapproved
• disallowed
• prohibited
• turned down
• banned
• enjoined
• forbade
• ignored
• proscribed
• negatived
• disregarded
• refused
• neglected
• overlooked
• interdicted
• rebuffed
• illegalized
• rebutted
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finalized

Their divorce was finalized in October 2022 in Glades County, Florida, just as the exes were putting the finishing touches on a megamansion in Indian Creek Village, aka Billionaire Bunker. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

When it was finalized in 1989, the divorce settlement is estimated to have cost $100 million—a sum that Spielberg reportedly found very hard to swallow. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026

The pair didn’t officially file for divorce until two years later in 2017, and finalized their split the following year. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

After her divorce was finalized, Diana lived at Kensington Palace until her tragic death at age 36. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

He was also previously married to Garner from 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2018. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

The deal hasn’t been finalized but is expected to be approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Ellison indicated separately on Monday that the deal will likely be finalized in the next two weeks. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

The rules have not been finalized and remain subject to change, said the report. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026