legitimized

Example Sentences

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“It legitimized my nerd-dom,” he explained with a laugh.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

The picture of Russia emerging triumphant and legitimized from such a deal is, ahem, at variance with reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Medieval belts also managed a celebration of the pregnant silhouette, but devotion to Mary rather than patriotic “populationism” legitimized it.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

Lincoln had to step gingerly, for a declaration of war against his own people was loathsome but more importantly would have legitimized the Confederacy as a nation able to establish diplomatic ties internationally.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

“Biko, wear something nice. Kainene will be dressing up too,” her mother had added, as if mentioning her twin sister somehow legitimized everything.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie