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

Details of the theater’s closure are still being finalized, and a formal closure date will be announced in the coming months. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

Variety understands that while the new season is in pre-production no scripts have yet been finalized, let alone new casting, despite rumors of Meghan Markle joining. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

After the reversal was finalized in May, Garcia Torres invoked his speedy trial rights and is being represented by a familiar face in Lopez, who defended him during the original trial. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Those lawsuits could be amended to challenge the rule proposed this week once it is finalized. — Daniel Wiessner, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Principals are not being required to reopen their school budgets, which were finalized in June. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

While both sides have indicated that an interim agreement is forthcoming, with the president even Truthing Wednesday that a deal had been reached, it hasn’t been finalized. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

The Missouri Supreme Court will decide the fate of the state’s gerrymandered congressional map and a campaign to protect direct democracy next month, setting up two major decisions just days before ballots can be finalized. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Exact numbers are fluid, because venue configurations are still being finalized. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026