CRYSTALLIZED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

crystallized

verb

variants also crystalized

past tense of crystallize

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 Sunday’s 31-24 loss to Cincinnati – the latest miserable day during this depressing season - crystallized several issues that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must navigate in the days and weeks ahead. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 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 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 But by laying out why the officials erred by putting one second back on the clock, the MAC crystallized a different outcome that transcended the final score. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 In a matter of minutes, my past and my still-undefined future crystallized. — Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026 The buzz crystallized on Sunday morning at a post-screening Q&A moderated by yours truly. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 But the moment that crystallized the problem was personal, not professional. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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As soon as the tribe formed, Jeff asked Christian a question.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The national foundation was formed after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and offers crisis response, emergency assistance and help for young people and families affected by violence.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Tucker solidified its hold on first place in the AJC Varsity Improvement Tracker with its 20-7 victory over Southwest DeKalb last week.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Three spots have been all but solidified in tackles Samson Okunlola and Matt McCoy as well as center Ryan Rodriguez.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

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