as in to enable
to make something real, accepted, or official
slang words legitimized by usage
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Recent Examples of legitimize
If only there were a person uniquely situated to bring these judges to heel and bring the crisis to a halt, thus re-legitimizing the judiciary in earnest.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
By validating transactions within the blockchain database, these investors legitimize the currency for its user base.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Simply put, what this meant was that the ruler of the empire legitimized his reign through Buddhism, portraying himself either as a Buddha or as a patron of Buddhists – their texts and institutions.
—Stephanie Balkwill, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Consumer Advocate Pushback and Conflict of Interest Concerns Despite industry enthusiasm, consumer protection groups have raised alarms about the GENIUS Act’s potential to legitimize risky crypto schemes.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
By validating transactions within the blockchain database, these investors legitimize the currency for its user base.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Simply put, what this meant was that the ruler of the empire legitimized his reign through Buddhism, portraying himself either as a Buddha or as a patron of Buddhists – their texts and institutions.
—Stephanie Balkwill, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Consumer Advocate Pushback and Conflict of Interest Concerns Despite industry enthusiasm, consumer protection groups have raised alarms about the GENIUS Act’s potential to legitimize risky crypto schemes.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimize
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Archer Aviation Archer's efforts to secure what's called 'Type Certification' from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Midnight could enable the eVTOL company to operate out of major airports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Phishing attacks often attempt to get people to share personal information, like Social Security numbers, which enables criminals to access finances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After it was removed, the Cybertruck burst into flames again at a nearby tow yard, a person with knowledge of the incident not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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These centers are authorized by Congressional mandate to uphold Title 4 of the Civil Rights Act, while DEI policies, however laudable, are not.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Addressing this issue requires a fundamental shift in how training data is collected and validated. 2.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Some shared their own experiences validating the usefulness of pre-wedding intel.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Paying the mandatory ticket fee would entitle the holder to ride Metro at no additional cost on the day of the event, but ticket buyers who used other transportation would not get a refund of the fee.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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In criminal court, defendants are entitled by the 6th Amendment to speedy prosecutions.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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The best security feels effortless to legitimate users while remaining impenetrable to attackers.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can legitimate campus protest be distinguished from antisemitism?—
Alyssa Bereznak,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Sep. 2024
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All guests staying at Disney resort hotels qualify for early theme park entry, free parking, early access to Disney dining reservations, early access to booking Lightning Lanes, and discounts on select Magic Bands+ ahead of their stay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shooting down an eavesdropping drone might not qualify.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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You’re also permitted to write off a certain amount of loss due to disaster, reducing your tax burden.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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His White House permitted the attorney general to say that the man’s wife and child are better off without Garcia.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Legitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimize. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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