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as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
plans to homogenize the science curriculum in public high schools throughout the state
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
chain stores and fast-food restaurants have homogenized the nation's highways and byways to the point where every place looks like every other place
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Recent Examples of homogenize
The lighting feels unnatural, the shading overwhelms, the movement stiffens, and the joy of play disappears in a homogenizing portrayal of a child running with their back turned to us.
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Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Global content production is becoming homogenized by international distributors.
—Diego Ávalos, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
The result is a mischievously joyful celebration of family and self-love that doesn’t homogenize identity and culture.
—Cristina Escobar, refinery29.com, 23 July 2024
Since then, very little seems to have disturbed Mars’ interior – unlike Earth, where plate tectonics has acted to stir and homogenize its deep interior.
—James Day, University Of California, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2024
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Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Global content production is becoming homogenized by international distributors.
—Diego Ávalos, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
The result is a mischievously joyful celebration of family and self-love that doesn’t homogenize identity and culture.
—Cristina Escobar, refinery29.com, 23 July 2024
Since then, very little seems to have disturbed Mars’ interior – unlike Earth, where plate tectonics has acted to stir and homogenize its deep interior.
—James Day, University Of California, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for homogenize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homogenize
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One of these rules, which was approved in late 2023 after nearly four years of deliberation, was intended to standardize how these companies report their shutoffs.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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The state’s Film Ready program, launched in April 2023 after a successful pilot, is helping standardize the filming process across New Jersey.—
Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The major streamer will combine the Lionsgate movie and TV titles with those from Amazon MGM Studios and its other Hollywood partners.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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The series’ narrative mixes intense crime-solving with emotional depth, exploring themes of gender equality, resilience, and solidarity among women.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
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Since taking over the legendary concept store in 2020 from founder Carla Sozzani, Fausti has continued to integrate new names into its product offering, in addition to renovating and revamping the space and staging a rich schedule of events and exhibitions.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.—
Nick Herbert,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Venus merging with Saturn shows you the value of solitude.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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China, in particular, is certain to be wary of two major copper producers merging given the heavy dependence of its giant manufacturing sector on that metal.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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My dream is to artfully amalgamate our two respective styles and heritage: his classically English tastes infused with my family’s Scandinavian sensibility.—
Mosha Lundström Halbert,
Vogue,
20 Dec. 2024
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The British Army amalgamated the Dragoons and the Pioneers into a single regiment, the Carolina Corps, upon their arrival in the Caribbean in December 1782.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Dec. 2024
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Higher education is also evolving, with institutions such as Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon embedding AI into their curricula and offering personalized learning experiences that blend technical skills with interpersonal development.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Age of Adaline is a timeless tale that blends love, science and fate.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The deep crimson became a popular hair color; makeup mavens were sweeping and swiping deep berry pigments across their cheeks, lips, and eyelids; and manicurists everywhere were being asked to incorporate the moody hue into all types of different designs.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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This version, which incorporates butter and milk into the rice cake skin, is particularly soft in texture and gentle in taste—all very much in keeping with 99’s feather-light cooking philosophy.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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