Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimated
Verb
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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
Verb
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Olina, previously named the Minerva M, was sanctioned by the United States for its role in transporting Russian oil, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet beneath her polished exterior is a desire to be chosen, adored and validated.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Human judgment can be reviewed by others—that’s an important role of legal processes—but it can rarely be validated under a legal microscope.—
Philip K. Howard,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The auditing firm’s report, authorized by the Statewide Charter School Board in July, could provide some answers.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since the Palisades Fire, 17 positions have been authorized for hire.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Legitimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimated. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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