1
as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council
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Recent Examples of formalize
The concept originated in ancient Jewish tradition and was formalized by Harvard University in 1880.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Yet starting in the 16th century, the tea master Sen Rikyu formalized the elaborate process of a tea ceremony—including the aesthetic architecture of spaces, the philosophy of wabi, which encourages simplicity and humility, and utilization of objects from various places in Asia.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The bill would formalize the definitions by adding amendments to the Legislation Act 2019, which provides guidance on the drafting and interpretation of legislation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
The wedding formalizes a relationship that began in 2019, after Stewart broke up with former partner Stella Maxwell.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Yet starting in the 16th century, the tea master Sen Rikyu formalized the elaborate process of a tea ceremony—including the aesthetic architecture of spaces, the philosophy of wabi, which encourages simplicity and humility, and utilization of objects from various places in Asia.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The bill would formalize the definitions by adding amendments to the Legislation Act 2019, which provides guidance on the drafting and interpretation of legislation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
The wedding formalizes a relationship that began in 2019, after Stewart broke up with former partner Stella Maxwell.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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Mitigate this by standardizing APIs, using middleware and ensuring cloud services are compatible with legacy systems.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Members of a German solar industry association spent years advocating for the technology and worked with VDE to carve a path toward standardizing balcony solar systems.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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The president is also supposed to, under the NEA, transmit the terms of the emergency to Congress, which then approves and authorizes the use of emergency powers.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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But borrowers approved for a TPD Discharge starting in 2023 would not end their monitoring period until 2026 or later, after the TPD discharge tax relief provisions would otherwise expire.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Palestine ratified the treaty in 2015, meaning any crimes committed in Palestinian territories could be party to ICC jurisdiction.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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His last extension wasn’t ratified until Aug. 13, 2020.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Google has confirmed the latest warnings — that Gmail accounts are under attack, and has issued some simple, critical advice.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The news was confirmed via a public obituary and his daughter Anne Marie Scalies’ statement to The Hollywood Reporter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The sale of the single-family home in the 1100 block of Garfield Ave., San Jose, has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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In 2024 the brand finalized the development of its first garments made from regenerative organic cotton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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