1
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
And in Sri Lanka, the hotel group Resplendent Ceylon has formalized a network of 14 footpaths that cut through forests and tea fields.
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Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The company recently formalized that broader focus with the launch of Dragonwing, a new brand portfolio dedicated to the industrial and embedded sectors.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The arrangement, formalized Monday in a memorandum of understanding, allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request taxpayer information from the IRS for individuals under criminal investigation or who have deportation orders, including names and addresses.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Some aspects of her became formalized over time, according to Frank Caruso, the creative director of Fleischer Studios.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The Pentagon has not yet issued its final guidance on transgender people serving in the military, but the policy is expected to be formalized in the next week.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
The agreement, formalized this past May, calls for the MWRD to pay for concept planning and preliminary engineering design while the Forest Preserves will pay for acquiring property.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
President Richard Nixon, often remembered for his political conservatism, formalized affirmative action policies, championed environmentalism, and advanced women’s rights.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
The program became formalized in 1946.
—Miles Bryan, Vox, 23 Jan. 2025
Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The company recently formalized that broader focus with the launch of Dragonwing, a new brand portfolio dedicated to the industrial and embedded sectors.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The arrangement, formalized Monday in a memorandum of understanding, allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request taxpayer information from the IRS for individuals under criminal investigation or who have deportation orders, including names and addresses.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Some aspects of her became formalized over time, according to Frank Caruso, the creative director of Fleischer Studios.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The Pentagon has not yet issued its final guidance on transgender people serving in the military, but the policy is expected to be formalized in the next week.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
The agreement, formalized this past May, calls for the MWRD to pay for concept planning and preliminary engineering design while the Forest Preserves will pay for acquiring property.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
President Richard Nixon, often remembered for his political conservatism, formalized affirmative action policies, championed environmentalism, and advanced women’s rights.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
The program became formalized in 1946.
—Miles Bryan, Vox, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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The market will adopt standardized, digital official statements, a consistent reporting taxonomy using an XBRL format, and ongoing disclosures will be in a machine readable or similarly algorithmically accessible format.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In the Soviet Union, borsch – the signature Ukrainian soup with beets as a base – was standardized and limited to a few ingredients.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.—
Luke Bosher,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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The day William’s adoption was finalized was one of the most emotional and defining moments of Bramlett's life.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Judge Arun Subramanian finalized a timeline for the start of the trial, scheduling questionnaires to be given to potential jurors on April 28.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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