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Formalized   Listen
adjective
formalized  adj.  
1.
Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms, especially in religion or art; using formalism; as, highly formalized plays like "Waiting for Godot".
Synonyms: formalistic.
2.
Given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures. official (vs. unofficial) - (having official authority or sanction: "official permission"; "an official representative")





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"Formalized" Quotes from Famous Books



... the change of belief, which was wrought outside of them, is plainly visible in the change in the style of Art. Byzantine models stiffened, formalized, and gradually destroyed the spirit of the early paintings. Richness of vestment and mannerism of expression took the place of simplicity and straightforwardness. The Art which is still the popular Art in Italy began to exhibit its lower round of subjects. ...
— The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. II, No. 8, June 1858 • Various
... gradually became legalized, so it also became formalized little by little, until, in some parts of America, the very phrase, "a Washington's Birthday celebration," came to mean a sort of exercise in hypocrisy,—a half-hearted attempt to galvanize a dead emotion ...
— Washington's Birthday • Various


Words linked to "Formalized" :   artistic production, art, official, formalised, faith, formalistic


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