1
as in standardized
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 approved
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 formalized
India and the United States have formalized a landmark 10-year defense framework aimed at significantly deepening military cooperation, marking a new era in bilateral strategic ties.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Rather than punishing Li — as some initial speculation suggested — Beijing formalized his role last week as top trade negotiator.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In Europe, racing is more formalized, starting in karting.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of the expertise within organizations currently resides in people’s heads, and as such is tribal knowledge that’s never been formalized.
—Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
More personnel decisions, such as the expulsion and replacement of Central Committee members, are expected to be formalized at the meeting.
—CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Last year, thanks, in part, to funding from Best Friends, OTAT-West Texas formalized partnerships with six shelters spread across an area the size of South Carolina.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump has promised to help the soybean farmers, at one point claiming that money from tariffs would be used to assist them financially, but no such proposal had been formalized as of Tuesday.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Bill, which formalized the deed.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Rather than punishing Li — as some initial speculation suggested — Beijing formalized his role last week as top trade negotiator.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In Europe, racing is more formalized, starting in karting.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of the expertise within organizations currently resides in people’s heads, and as such is tribal knowledge that’s never been formalized.
—Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
More personnel decisions, such as the expulsion and replacement of Central Committee members, are expected to be formalized at the meeting.
—CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Last year, thanks, in part, to funding from Best Friends, OTAT-West Texas formalized partnerships with six shelters spread across an area the size of South Carolina.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump has promised to help the soybean farmers, at one point claiming that money from tariffs would be used to assist them financially, but no such proposal had been formalized as of Tuesday.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Bill, which formalized the deed.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, this team found that even after the light from Type Ia supernovas was standardized, Type Ia supernovas from populations of younger stars were fainter than those belonging to older stellar populations.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Musk won’t necessarily get all of that money, or even a cent of it, if the package is approved.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Crawford — who was born in 1920, the year the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, was ratified — is a member of the Michigan Rosies, a part of the Rosie the Riveter Association.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The musicians did reach a tentative agreement after that session and ratified their new contract.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Family members confirmed to Sacramento television station KCRA that the man found at the apartment was McClintic.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Casually tucked at the end of an article about Demon Hunters merch was confirmation that Netflix had finalized a deal for a second movie with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, as well as Sony (which originally developed KPop Demon Hunters).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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In January 1989, the divorce was finalized.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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