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

Shotwell announced her pledge before Treasury finalized the rules, which now require stock gifts to come through a charity and win Treasury’s approval. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

While a formal agreement has yet to finalized, the hope is that the collaboration will be extended to include more Spanish films in the future. — Ed Meza, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

On the Missouri side, the Kansas City Council finalized financing for a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Two months later, the Defense Department finalized a $281 million no-bid consulting contract with an affiliate firm, Alvarez & Marsal Federal, to advise Kollitides’ new Pentagon office, the records show. — Aaron Davis, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026

Firm inclusion and rankings are finalized in the fall, ahead of the list launch in early October. — Kelli Grant, Cfp®,riley De León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

His divorce from the Nico Vega vocalist was finalized in March 2024. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Payton announced at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February that Webb would call plays in Denver after Webb’s promotion to offensive coordinator was finalized shortly after the Broncos’ AFC Championship Game loss to New England. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

While various ideas are under discussion, People reported that no documentary has been finalized or confirmed. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026