legitimated

verb

past tense of legitimate
as in legitimized

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  1. legitimized
  2. sanctioned
  3. validated
  4. authorized
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  • Mass media genres are developed and legitimized to voice particular concerns and provide pleasures that align with audiences’ interests.
    — 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
Definition of legitimized
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  • Fiscus declined to answer if the team sanctioned the workout.
    — Katie Strang, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned more than 60 new entities, individuals and vessels accused of helping Iran procure nuclear and missile technology, conduct cyber operations and generate oil revenue.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctioned
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  • The deal validated concerns that Google will increasingly diversify its suppliers.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Once Howe saw Steur on the training field, his impressions were validated.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of validated
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  • The San Diego Padres will call up top catching prospect Ethan Salas when rosters expand Tuesday, a team source told The Athletic on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the move.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Cities and counties would be authorized to charge fees for the inspections under the bill.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Legitimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimated. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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