1
as in froze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in formed
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidified
The Oklahoma native has solidified his place as one of the genre’s most renowned artists, having released 20 albums, sold more than 30 million records, charted 45 singles and been nominated for a whopping 48 Grammys.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
This win proved decisive in his rise through the rankings and solidified his reputation as a rising star in junior golf.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Vance also took the lead in facilitating the TikTok framework that would transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans, but the deal has not been fully solidified.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Part of what solidified their connection was being there for one another in moments of grief.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Greensky Bluegrass had become solidified.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The final Thursday of November was Thanksgiving until 1939 when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt solidified it as the fourth Thursday, hoping to increase retail sales during the Great Depression.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Belladonna of Sadness, Shinjuku is one of the works that solidified some of the now-familiar conventions, aesthetics, and possibilities of horror anime.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Wagner started making cast-iron cookware in 1891 and quickly solidified itself as a leader in the category; the company survived a century of brand pivots and owner changes before shuttering in 1999.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
This win proved decisive in his rise through the rankings and solidified his reputation as a rising star in junior golf.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Vance also took the lead in facilitating the TikTok framework that would transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans, but the deal has not been fully solidified.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Part of what solidified their connection was being there for one another in moments of grief.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Greensky Bluegrass had become solidified.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The final Thursday of November was Thanksgiving until 1939 when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt solidified it as the fourth Thursday, hoping to increase retail sales during the Great Depression.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Belladonna of Sadness, Shinjuku is one of the works that solidified some of the now-familiar conventions, aesthetics, and possibilities of horror anime.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Wagner started making cast-iron cookware in 1891 and quickly solidified itself as a leader in the category; the company survived a century of brand pivots and owner changes before shuttering in 1999.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
Verb
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And hell froze over for the Eagles.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The legislation froze most spending at prior-year levels, resulting in underfunding for the entire judicial branch, but specifically Defender Services.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the event, several confrontations broke out, but were quickly calmed by police, who had formed a perimeter around Zellerbach Hall.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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As Kimmel went into comedy, Escobedo formed the band Cleto and the Cletones in 1995, mostly playing saxophone.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s own tone has hardened as the week has worn on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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It had been hardened too much for an emotion so soft.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That vision’s crystallized into something real.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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Plans for a fourth film, set to be released in 2011, never crystallized.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Vance Joseph's unit adjusted and stiffened quickly, shouldering the entire weight of a football game.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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