CRYSTALLIZE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

crystallize

verb

ˈkri-stə-ˌlīz

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Definition of crystallize

as in to form

to take on a definite form after months of planning, the project is finally starting to crystallize

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Recent Examples of crystallize Diamonds are crystallized under tremendous pressure and heat deep inside the Earth and then thrust to the surface through volcanic activity before they’re scattered by water or wind. — Laura Turbay, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 This was crystallized in a new event, called Transformation Day, which took place April 26 in the French capital’s Palais de Tokyo museum. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The balanced solvent treatment reshapes and flattens the top layer, while the chloride addition forces the bromide and iodide components to crystallize at the same time. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 The Democratic dilemma was crystallized last month when Democratic National Committee members approved dueling messages — one to abolish ICE, the other to reform it. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystallize

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O’Rourke and double bassist Johan Berthling shape a steady drone, while Ishibashi’s piano runs suggest time-lapse footage of ice crystals forming, ordinary little bits cohering into objects of wonder.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Dyrholm, whose credits include Susanne Bier’s Oscar-winner In a Better World, Magnus von Horn’s The Girl With The Needle and Nikolaj Arcel’s A Royal Affair, will play Linda, an intimacy coordinator who struggles to form intimate connections.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

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The Lakers, who wanted to solidify their backup center position behind Walker Kessler, have only three second-round draft picks (2031, 2032 and 2033) available to trade.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The Birkin bag solidified Birkin’s place in fashion history, but her name would never entirely belong to her again.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

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