LEGITIMATED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

legitimated

verb

past tense of legitimate

as in legitimized

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That victory made the Myanmar native a champion questioned by some, but Van legitimized his reign by prevailing in a grueling battle against Tatsuro Taira last May, stopping his challenger in the final round.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
The Peruvian system has a solid institutional foundation that was legitimized over time and is supported by the Peruvian public.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of legitimized

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She has never been investigated for malpractice or been sanctioned by the medical board, the records showed.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
The owner of one of the largest natural gas providers in Russia not managed by the state, Mikhelson became one the first individuals to be sanctioned in the UK shortly after the war’s onset.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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During the test, the aircraft validated not only the takeoff system, but the ability to maneuver at various altitudes and make in-flight mission adjustments while the systems checked for airworthiness.

— David Szondy October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Once this is validated, the bag is produced in its finished form.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of validated

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The Biden administration subsequently extended the designation, most recently in January 2025, when DHS authorized an additional 18 months of protection through October 2026.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
The Lakers looked into acquiring center Jericho Sims from the Milwaukee Bucks during the preseason in exchange for Knecht, sources close to the situation but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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