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

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

Bronstein and Stone separated in July 2003, and their divorce was finalized in early 2004. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

While the budget hasn’t been finalized, the House Appropriations Subcommittee approved just a 1% funding cut. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Their divorce was finalized in 2024 following years of legal battles. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

The meeting has not been finalized, but Trump wants to make room in his schedule for a sit-down with Rodríguez, possibly as early as Tuesday, Axios reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

On July 22, the US and Saudi Arabia finalized a nuclear deal that gave the kingdom a pathway to enrich uranium. — semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

There’s usually a lag of a month or two between a contract signing and when the sale is finalized, which makes pending home sales a near-term bellwether for the housing market. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026