Synonyms of formalizing

formalizing

verb

present participle of formalize

1

as in standardizing

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

• standardizing
• organizing
• normalizing
• regularizing
• regulating
• integrating
• coordinating
• systematizing
• homogenizing
• ordering
• codifying
• equalizing
• reconciling
• evening
• ruling
• systemizing
• averaging
• synthesizing
• governing
• squaring
• controlling
• marshaling
• certifying
• methodizing
• accrediting
• conciliating
• harmonizing
• conforming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tailoring
• customizing
• individualizing

2

as in approving

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approving
• ratifying
• confirming
• finalizing
• endorsing
• authorizing
• accepting
• sanctioning
• acknowledging
• signing
• accrediting
• warranting
• clearing
• affirming
• validating
• certifying
• approbating
• homologating
• OK'ing
• sanctifying
• legalizing
• enabling
• blessing
• permitting
• passing
• initialing
• licensing
• allowing
• canonizing
• rubber-stamping
• signing off (on)
• reapproving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• rejecting
• prohibiting
• declining
• disallowing
• vetoing
• forbidding
• disapproving
• banning
• proscribing
• turning down
• enjoining
• ignoring
• negativing
• interdicting
• disregarding
• neglecting
• refusing
• overlooking
• illegalizing
• rebutting
• spurning
• rebuffing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formalizing

The appointment signifies a new chapter for Zankov, formalizing a partnership that has already played a pivotal role in the development of his business over the past two years. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Employees already post about the brand more than peers at similar companies, so Starbucks is formalizing that behavior with briefs and compensation. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Trump plans to sign an executive order formalizing the directive within two weeks, the official said. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

The president is expected to sign an executive order within the next two weeks formalizing the move, a White House official said. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Under the new partnership, the companies will work together to develop, finance and produce original features, formalizing an ongoing creative relationship as Watch This Ready expands its slate across independent and studio-backed projects. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Rights groups that have called for formalizing the moratorium or ending the death penalty altogether have also celebrated the vote. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Experts say the law formalizing the study of the Torah, Judaism’s foundational text, grants the state a legal basis from which to oppose the court’s opinions. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026