as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
marveling at the awesome sight, we had to agree that the Grand Canyon was rightly named
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Recent Examples of rightly
Because of the nuclear test-ban treaty there is, quite rightly, no way to test the hypothesis that the transients are related to atmospheric phenomena caused by nuclear explosions, of which there were at least 124 above the ground between 1951 and 1957.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Many companies are rightly advancing autonomy.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is proving that a genre once — rightly or wrongly — deemed too niche to crossover in the Western market can create a monocultural moment.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Time was, Republicans opposed such intrusions, and rightly so.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rightly
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Many companies are rightly advancing autonomy.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is proving that a genre once — rightly or wrongly — deemed too niche to crossover in the Western market can create a monocultural moment.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Time was, Republicans opposed such intrusions, and rightly so.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rightly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightly
Adverb
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This all-in form of college sports accounting has been championed by economists who believe the siloed nature of many athletic departments force them to make financial decisions without properly weighing the campus-wide impact.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Your body requires vitamins to function properly and maintain good health.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In 2023 and 2024, Biden correctly argued that price hikes were slowing.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Before the fourth-down play unraveled, Love burned a timeout since the receivers weren’t aligned correctly.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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According to the Mayo Clinic, for some women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help alleviate hot flashes and night sweats, protect against bone loss and reduce the risk of heart disease when used appropriately.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dane Laffrey's sets feel appropriately busy during the construction phase of the show, with ladders, buckets, and other equipment strewn about the stage.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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