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

The town says the project would bring new multifamily housing to the site, though the plans have been evolving and were still being finalized earlier this year. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Just weeks before Myers Park finalized its name change, delegates to the SBC’s annual meeting overwhelmingly voted to advance a constitutional amendment formally barring churches with women pastors — a decision that drew national headlines. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026

Penn State only finalized its deal in June 2025, putting the Nittany Lions behind the curve. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

The Gardens at Unity Village launched in 2009 when a group of around 30 people finalized a lease with Unity and chartered the 501c(3) charity. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

That clock starts once legislation is finalized, and will extend beyond POS to enterprise resource planning (ERP), accounting and other business software. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Based on Reuters’ report, nothing is finalized, so there are no concrete details at this point. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

The couple ultimately separated in 1989 and finalized their divorce in 1992. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Initially, PAs returned as non-union employees while their contract was being finalized. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026