1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear
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Recent Examples of rightness
If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Your rightness would earn you a compressed, airless, spiky situation, like the one your parents had.
—Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
The absolute rightness of being together.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By war’s end he was not only convinced of the moral rightness of Black suffrage and civil rights, but of their essential necessity and urgency.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The effectiveness has all to do with capturing a sense of longing and making audiences believe in the rightness of these two people together.
—Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Apr. 2024
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Your rightness would earn you a compressed, airless, spiky situation, like the one your parents had.
—Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
The absolute rightness of being together.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By war’s end he was not only convinced of the moral rightness of Black suffrage and civil rights, but of their essential necessity and urgency.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The effectiveness has all to do with capturing a sense of longing and making audiences believe in the rightness of these two people together.
—Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightness
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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One story challenges the notion that contact with another species is likely to lead to conflict, instead tying the evolution of human morality to a symbiotic relationship with an alien race.—
Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Noun
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According to council members who supported the decision, concerns included the appropriateness of the program for children and its potential impact on attendance by some families.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Participants prioritized scientific and medical accuracy, clarity, ease of pronunciation, avoiding stigma, and cultural appropriateness.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Designed to strengthen election integrity and foster leadership, the year-long program provides education on election administration, including election law, cybersecurity, information technology and operational best practices, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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This has now been questioned, with the attorney assigned to handle the foreclosure questioning the validity of the judgment.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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If the identifier appears, access is denied regardless of the token’s cryptographic validity.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Honeywell is following in the footsteps of 3M, Danaher, GE, and United Technologies — companies that once preached the virtues of a diversified portfolio but have concluded that value now comes from focus.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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Civic virtue, domestic violence and Raymond Berry, in readers’ eyes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The group struggled to find relevance in the aftermath of Kath’s death, largely thanks to shifting musical tastes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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But others appreciated and praised her honesty.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your values ask for brave honesty.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This is just another example of the seriousness with which Brunson approaches his job, and a reason why New York has returned to relevancy since Brunson joined the franchise in 2022.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightness. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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