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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The source asked not to be named as they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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The partial and temporary easing of restrictions is authorized from June 26 through October 23 only, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
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That they are entitled to not wear the uniforms, that they’re entitled to express their religious beliefs.
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But the Commonwealth Court ruled that Hailer was entitled to pay the fees and receive Pastorek’s autopsy report, regardless of her identity.
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What differentiates MidFirst is not simply scale, but the culture private ownership has enabled.
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That enabled them to add a rapidly ascendant prospect each time in goalie Carter George and winger Vojtěch Čihař.
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For us, Miami’s momentum has validated the decision to build here early.
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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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This means empowering domain experts with low-code tools, seamlessly integrating diverse AI models and data sources, and establishing traceable, sanctioned AI paths to manage unsanctioned use.
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Nearly two years after closing a high-profile sanctioned homeless encampment, the city of Sacramento is now opening its own version.
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Not licensed for streaming in the United States.
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Zinc Distribution sells the series internationally and has licensed it to BBC Select for North America and RTÉ in Ireland among others.
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Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified.
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Germany had already qualified, but Ecuador will now join it in the next round after finishing as one of the best eight third-place finishers.
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However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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Citrus Heights Food Plaza is roughly 25,000 to 28,000 square feet, and has been permitted for 16 food trucks and trailers.
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“Legitimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimized. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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