Synonyms of formalized

formalized

verb

past tense of formalize

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standardized
• organized
• normalized
• regularized
• integrated
• regulated
• coordinated
• systematized
• homogenized
• codified
• ordered
• systemized
• ruled
• equalized
• reconciled
• methodized
• synthesized
• averaged
• governed
• controlled
• marshaled
• squared
• certified
• accredited
• harmonized
• evened
• conformed
• conciliated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tailored
• individualized
• customized

2

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• finalized
• accepted
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• authorized
• signed
• acknowledged
• accredited
• warranted
• affirmed
• approbated
• cleared
• validated
• homologated
• certified
• blessed
• passed
• sanctified
• legalized
• licensed
• permitted
• initialed
• enabled
• OK'd
• canonized
• allowed
• rubber-stamped
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• vetoed
• disapproved
• declined
• disallowed
• prohibited
• turned down
• proscribed
• forbade
• enjoined
• banned
• ignored
• negatived
• disregarded
• neglected
• refused
• overlooked
• interdicted
• illegalized
• rebuffed
• rebutted
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formalized

The city is pursuing a more ambitious vision for the site, formalized in 2021, that would see the property transformed not just with housing, but also entertainment and hotels. — Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The charges are not clear and have not yet been formalized; the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said a judge is expected to authorize the charges Thursday morning. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

None of them have a relationship with the actor, and all have chosen to drop their father’s last name—a decision that some of them have formalized in California courts. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

The Challenge Of Governance Speed can be lost once governance is formalized. — Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Fifth, both countries formalized Board of Trade and Board of Investment plans, and agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods from the other. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Trump and ⁠Xi first discussed potential consultations on AI development in May in Beijing, but that ​forum was ⁠never formalized. — CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

The Dubai port operator formalized plans for a 222-hectare industrial park at Mombasa, signing a joint-venture agreement with Kenya’s GulfCap Africa in Nairobi last week. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

But for the first time ever, the TIFF Market has been formalized. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026