Synonyms of formalized

formalized

verb

past tense of formalize

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standardized
• organized
• normalized
• regularized
• integrated
• regulated
• coordinated
• systematized
• homogenized
• codified
• ordered
• systemized
• ruled
• equalized
• reconciled
• methodized
• synthesized
• averaged
• governed
• controlled
• marshaled
• squared
• certified
• accredited
• harmonized
• evened
• conformed
• conciliated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tailored
• individualized
• customized

2

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• finalized
• accepted
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• authorized
• signed
• acknowledged
• accredited
• warranted
• affirmed
• approbated
• cleared
• validated
• homologated
• certified
• blessed
• passed
• sanctified
• legalized
• licensed
• permitted
• initialed
• enabled
• OK'd
• canonized
• allowed
• rubber-stamped
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• vetoed
• disapproved
• declined
• disallowed
• prohibited
• turned down
• proscribed
• forbade
• enjoined
• banned
• ignored
• negatived
• disregarded
• neglected
• refused
• overlooked
• interdicted
• illegalized
• rebuffed
• rebutted
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formalized

Trump and ⁠Xi first discussed potential consultations on AI development in May in Beijing, but that ​forum was ⁠never formalized. — CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

The concept was formalized and named by mathematician Albert William Tucker. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

The program formalized the process for incentivizing individual excellence rather than making management the only path to career advancement. — Steve Pemberton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The Dubai port operator formalized plans for a 222-hectare industrial park at Mombasa, signing a joint-venture agreement with Kenya’s GulfCap Africa in Nairobi last week. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The county formalized its program in 2004 and hired a dedicated code enforcement officer, but the position was eliminated during the Great Recession. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

After 88 hours, the agents running on the internal model had a proof of a singularity in Navier-Stokes, and after an additional 17 hours, another AI model had formalized the result. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

But for the first time ever, the TIFF Market has been formalized. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Italy agreed to the plan in July 2025, and the Vatican formalized ties with the Italian utility ACEA in June 2026 to build it jointly. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026