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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
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council
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Recent Examples of formalized
Virgin formalized the indoor version for Brilliant Lady, which will sail the cruise line’s first Alaska voyages next year.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Does the company have formalized succession plans and equity participation for rising advisors?
—Andy Busser, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati and Ohio officials have formalized an agreement to increase policing in the city through the end of the year.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
Universities and academies formalized disciplines, research careers and standards of evidence.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Copeland and Summers go on to say that this verbal agreement was formalized and written down in 1981.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Ford Foundation formalized its funding plans in 2011, creating its JustFilms program that still supports 25-30 documentary films annually.
—Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
It could be negotiated bilaterally between Washington and Tehran, in consultation with interested third parties, and perhaps later be formalized as a multilateral agreement.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Does the company have formalized succession plans and equity participation for rising advisors?
—Andy Busser, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati and Ohio officials have formalized an agreement to increase policing in the city through the end of the year.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
Universities and academies formalized disciplines, research careers and standards of evidence.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Copeland and Summers go on to say that this verbal agreement was formalized and written down in 1981.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Ford Foundation formalized its funding plans in 2011, creating its JustFilms program that still supports 25-30 documentary films annually.
—Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
It could be negotiated bilaterally between Washington and Tehran, in consultation with interested third parties, and perhaps later be formalized as a multilateral agreement.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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Google Cloud’s backing reinforces the industry recognition that standardized document database protocols benefit the entire ecosystem by reducing migration friction and enabling multi-cloud deployments.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pricing is standardized in the US, and Apple automatically adjusts it for local currencies, taxes, and exchange rates in other countries.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the novel, that opening line has been both called into question and ratified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drivers and budtenders at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 406 two years ago.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in 1985 confirmed the threat.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That plan has not yet been finalized or made public.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its curators said their proposal for the pavilion was finalized in January, two months before the government announced its move to adopt more metal scaffolding in construction.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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