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

At least in the next year, it will not be finalized and will not take effect. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 July 2026

The Heat traded Jaquez, guard Tyler Herro, center Kel’el Ware, guard Kasparas Jakucionis and a load of draft capital to the Bucks to acquire Antetokounmpo veteran forward Bobby Portis in a trade agreed to in late June and finalized on July 6. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Under the agreement, which is yet to be finalized, both corridors would remain open. — CNN Money, 12 July 2026

Allen was critical in keeping the Seahawks in Seattle, which is where the team is expected to remain after the sale is finalized. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

To prepare for this phase, Proxima previously finalized an agreement with RWE to site the first commercial power plant at a former nuclear fission facility in Gundremmingen, Bavaria. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Those proceedings were finalized before a public auction was to take place on June 6. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Sarah Ferguson was married to ex-Prince Andrew from 1986 until their divorce was finalized in 1996. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 July 2026

The Lakers finalized their two-way roster by signing sharpshooting forward AJ Okereke, joining defensive standout Mañon and MAC player of the year Peter Suder as developmental depth. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026