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to make something real, accepted, or official
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Recent Examples of legitimizes
Those who earn more than $600 per year get a 1099 tax form, which in the eyes of many creators legitimizes their work, said Bridget Crawford, a law professor at Pace University who has published studies on the economics behind OnlyFans.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The order largely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in 40 states and grants operators major tax breaks and cannabis research access for the first time.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Blanche's action Iargely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
His stamp of approval seemingly legitimizes the greatest promise of generative AI—to push the frontier of human knowledge and civilization.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Legalized prostitution enables and legitimizes the degradation of human beings, especially women who make up the majority of prostitutes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
That legitimizes it a little bit.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
This legitimizes regime changes by force.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The order largely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in 40 states and grants operators major tax breaks and cannabis research access for the first time.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Blanche's action Iargely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
His stamp of approval seemingly legitimizes the greatest promise of generative AI—to push the frontier of human knowledge and civilization.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Legalized prostitution enables and legitimizes the degradation of human beings, especially women who make up the majority of prostitutes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
That legitimizes it a little bit.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
This legitimizes regime changes by force.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimizes
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The lawsuit by the police officers says that no federal statute authorizes the creation of the Anti-Weaponization Fund, or the establishment of a five-member commission to administer it.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The 2016 act authorizes the president to impose economic sanctions and visa bans on foreign individuals or entities worldwide responsible for gross human rights abuses or significant corruption.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Fairness and efficiency are not in tension; fairness enables the cooperation and trust on which economic efficiency depends.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Our Starweave autonomous swarm software enables autonomous systems to operate as a coordinated workforce, completing mission objectives without constant human oversight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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At the time, according to the New York Times, Sotheby’s was selling the work without a guarantee, an agreement that entitles the seller to a sum whether or not the work finds a buyer.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This back-end integration validates the utility of commercial bearer tokens as foundational institutional infrastructure.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The platforms reward it with reach; traditional media picks it up and validates it.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The show intends to follow the candidate up to the June 2 primary, then on to the November election if Pratt qualifies for one of the top two spots in a mayoral runoff, which seems likely at this point.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Who actually qualifies for these grants, though?—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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