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

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

The Indian economy is transforming as large parts of it are formalizing on the back of widespread adoption of digital technologies and changes in tax structure. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 July 2026

The document formalizing the name change was signed by the center’s general counsel, Elliot Berke. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

This bill aims to legally mandate that large power users, such as AI data centers consuming over 100 megawatts, cover their own infrastructure costs, formalizing a previous voluntary pledge by major tech firms. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Edwin Lopez has been sworn in as the next police chief in the city of Miami, formalizing a changing of the guard as Mayor Eileen Higgins enters her sixth month in office. — Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

For the first week, most of the activity on the thread was about formalizing basic concepts from probability theory that the proof required but were not yet in Mathlib. — Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026

Both coaches are in the final stages of formalizing their rosters for the 2026-27 season. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Friday’s meeting was followed by a lease signing ceremony at City Hall between the City of Chula Vista and San Diego State University with Mayor John McCann presiding over the signing, formalizing a 10-year agreement to bring SDSU’s hybrid nursing program to the city’s new Millenia Library. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026