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also crystalized
as in formed
to take on a definite form
after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize
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Recent Examples of crystallized
The previous night’s service, in which the entire kitchen pulls together under Sydney’s leadership, crystallized his need to move on.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
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Joe Mayes,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Mims, today an NYU psychology professor, says the small moment crystalized for her the idea of being president to everyone in the nation.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The exasperation crystallized in November 2025.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Each pavé stone, crystalized seed, and dangling jewel has been polished and perfected almost obsessively, making those three-figure price tags more palatable.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
This artistic neverland is crystallized in the apartment building that has music pouring out of every floor when Ali rides the elevator.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Calvani said the moment crystallized his character’s emotional journey.
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Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
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Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
—
Joe Mayes,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Mims, today an NYU psychology professor, says the small moment crystalized for her the idea of being president to everyone in the nation.
—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The exasperation crystallized in November 2025.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Each pavé stone, crystalized seed, and dangling jewel has been polished and perfected almost obsessively, making those three-figure price tags more palatable.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
This artistic neverland is crystallized in the apartment building that has music pouring out of every floor when Ali rides the elevator.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Calvani said the moment crystallized his character’s emotional journey.
—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystallized
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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This has included an inter-locking network of formal defense alliances, informal agreements, and episodic coalitions of partners formed to counter specific threats.
Verb
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The world’s longest-running talk show, NBC’s late-night institution created the late-night format, which was perfected and solidified by the late-great Johnny Carson’s 1962-1992 tenure.
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McKenna was the top dog in the 2026 draft class for several years, and his one solid season at Penn State just solidified that.
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