1. to make conventional; to cause to conform to established customs, standards, or practices
Usage: transitive verb; often used in contexts of art, design, or social behavior
2. to represent or treat in a conventional manner, especially in art or literature
Usage: transitive verb; used in artistic and literary contexts

Examples

• The designer chose to conventionalize the abstract patterns into recognizable geometric shapes.
• Modern society tends to conventionalize behavior through social media and peer pressure.
• The artist deliberately avoided conventionalizing the landscape, preferring a more experimental approach.
• Schools sometimes conventionalize student dress codes to promote uniformity.
• The writer refused to conventionalize her characters, keeping them complex and unpredictable.
• Technology companies often conventionalize user interfaces to meet consumer expectations.
• Traditional art forms conventionalize certain symbols and techniques passed down through generations.