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

The clinical technique traces back to Norwegian educator Olav Skille, who began developing vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) in the late 1960s and formalized it by 1980. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

The agreement re-formalized the city’s commitment to construct the public access improvements and secured the museum’s $150,000 contribution at the close of escrow. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

What this recent research on podcast discovery by Sounds Profitable / JAR Research punctuates is that the avenues of finding new podcasts aren’t formalized and rigid, but dependent on age, income, background, and lifestyle. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

In the financial planning world, that road map is often formalized in a document called an investment policy statement (IPS). — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 July 2026

If formalized, the rule would make political priorities the prime determinant of what science gets funded and sideline the opinions of scientific experts. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

The gesture signals an order for complete silence, a search technique that emerged during the 1985 Mexico City earthquake and was later formalized by the Topos. — Fernanda Pesce, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

The clock seemed to rewind 1,400 years as tenets established at the religion’s dawn—Sharia law—were formalized into the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih, the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 29 June 2026