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

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

Outdoor dining on downtown Davis sidewalks and in parking spaces predates the pandemic, but the program was never formalized, Lee said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

It was formalized in 1972, when Congress passed the Federal Advisory Committee Act, or FACA. — Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

The two countries signed an agreement last year that formalized their military cooperation. — Andrew Wilks, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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