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 two firms have formalized a joint venture that will combine Aramco’s geospatial data with Maaden’s mining expertise to explore about one-tenth of Saudi Arabia’s land. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

And the momentum kept growing from there, as the Philippine Space Agency was formalized in 2019. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The agreements are formalized with leases that spell out everything from boundaries to water costs. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Morocco joined soon after, and Sudan signed an initial agreement that has not been formalized. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

If formalized, the arrangement would expand a program originally established as a bilateral submarine partnership into a broader NATO framework. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

The Portage City Council’s rules on public comment at meetings could be formalized with a bill of rights incorporated to outline protections for citizens. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

That trade-off never went away; it just became formalized over time into beam cutoffs, alignment standards, and eventually modern photometric rules that try (with mixed success) to balance visibility for the driver against glare for everyone else. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

As with any relationship, there should be healthy, formalized two-way communication between the brand and its owners. — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026