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Recent Examples of legitimization
Live Aid was the final step in the legitimization of MTV.
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Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimization
Noun
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As such, placing Israel first actually can be understood as a legitimation of Israel’s violence.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their validation, too, came in English.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Going out of your way for validation?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While there is a growing movement promoting the legalization of sports betting in the state, such as the Texas Sports Betting Alliance (TSBA)—which include the Houston Astros, Dallas Cowboys, Austin FC, and the Texas Motor Speedway—lawmakers have not proven keen to change the legislation around it.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Marijuana legalization shows strong support with the public in Wisconsin.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Legitimization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimization. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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