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 pair announced their separation in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2019. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Twenty-four states and voting organizations challenged the regulation after it was finalized. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Fergie and Duhamel finalized their divorce in November 2019 and have continued to co-parent their only child since. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

The Falcons have finalized their initial 53-man roster at the end of coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Ian Cunningham’s first offseason. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The finishing touches were finalized this month, weeks before the start of fall practice. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

The sale of the single-family home in the 7800 block of Honors Court in Pleasanton has been finalized. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Rock al Parque has finalized the lineup for its historic 30th anniversary edition. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 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