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formalize

[fawr-muh-lahyz] / ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz /


VERB
stylize
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Antonyms
STRONG


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Their results, presented at a visualization science conference, formalize Schrödinger's model of color and show that these familiar color qualities are built into the structure of color perception itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

The mechanism, as described by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, would help formalize and identify what goods the United States should export to and import from China.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Local officials are hopeful the money can help prevent future upticks in land movement and, ideally, formalize a new pathway for additional federal funding to address the city’s ongoing hazards and worsening budget crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The U.A.E. has previously flirted with leaving the cartel, and the Iran war may be a convenient time to formalize the divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He promised he’d formalize the relationship when the time was right.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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