as in authorized
to make something real, accepted, or official
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Recent Examples of legitimized
Mass media genres are developed and legitimized to voice particular concerns and provide pleasures that align with audiences’ interests.
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Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Leo’s own family history and past apologies Kellerman welcomed Leo’s apology, but said more needs to be done to further acknowledge how the Catholic Church legitimized and expanded slavery.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
That bull and another issued three years later, Romanus Pontifex, formed the basis of the Doctrine of Discovery, the theory that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of land in Africa and the Americas.
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Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Trump signed the Genius Act in July, legislation that legitimized the technology.
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Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
In many ways, your involvement as an investor in and adviser to Vice legitimized the company and its larger-than-life leader, Shane Smith.
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Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
This was legitimized as a way to protect the country from further invasions – which the French were constantly threatening to do.
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Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
Parcells legitimized the franchise upon his arrival as a Super Bowl-winning coach in 1993 and took the Patriots to the playoffs in two of his four seasons.
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Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Notably, numerous high-profile cable news has-beens have legitimized Owens' outrageous laundering of a left-wing political assassination into an anti-Semitic caper.
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Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Leo’s own family history and past apologies Kellerman welcomed Leo’s apology, but said more needs to be done to further acknowledge how the Catholic Church legitimized and expanded slavery.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
That bull and another issued three years later, Romanus Pontifex, formed the basis of the Doctrine of Discovery, the theory that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of land in Africa and the Americas.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Trump signed the Genius Act in July, legislation that legitimized the technology.
—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
In many ways, your involvement as an investor in and adviser to Vice legitimized the company and its larger-than-life leader, Shane Smith.
—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
This was legitimized as a way to protect the country from further invasions – which the French were constantly threatening to do.
—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
Parcells legitimized the franchise upon his arrival as a Super Bowl-winning coach in 1993 and took the Patriots to the playoffs in two of his four seasons.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Notably, numerous high-profile cable news has-beens have legitimized Owens' outrageous laundering of a left-wing political assassination into an anti-Semitic caper.
—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimized
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That ban lasts for the duration of the agreement, which Lightfoot authorized for Bally’s in 2022 and is now at the center of another political fight under Johnson.
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Some studies have shown that estrogen can help protect the heart, but the FDA hasn’t authorized it for this use.
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Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
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With the wireless earbuds validated, the way is clear for Soundcore to bring Thus into larger product categories.
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The nanodiamonds will also need to be tested for stability and sensing capabilities, which will be further validated by CSIRO.
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The United States recently sanctioned her for GAESA involvement.
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By late February, Sinokor controlled about 150 very large crude carriers, according to industry estimates — nearly 40% of the global fleet that wasn’t either sanctioned or tied up on long-term leases or regular routes.
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Those machines need to be licensed and insured and on the street with the cars.
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The company offered a line of NFL licensed collectible products.
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One of his daughters, Marcye Scott, is among the four Democrats who qualified for this 13th Congressional District race.
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The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
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The Yankees have permitted 20 unearned runs in their last 10 games after giving up 22 in their first 74 games.
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Getting into the fair may also be a barrier as portions of the National Mall site are fenced off ahead of the July 4 fireworks celebrations, and attendees are required to register, though walk-ups are permitted, according to the Freedom 250 website.
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“Legitimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimized. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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