Examples of rightful in a Sentence
The property should be returned to its rightful owner.
He will be given his rightful place in the history books.
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Few has earned his rightful place in Springfield by revolutionizing the concept of a power school, not only leading the Zags to 27 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances but at least one tourney win in 24 of them.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The fact that the Wingback is being shown off on a prominent stage a second time gives me hope that this might indeed stop being a concept, and take its rightful place in showrooms everywhere.
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Our progress to ensure that Baltimore claims its rightful place in the American story reminds us of what's possible when Maryland moves not just fast, but together.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Committee members were unconvinced, questioning why the congresswoman waited until the day of the hearing to produce such a document when Ethics Committee staff said proof of her rightful ownership of the funds was explicitly requested months ago.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The fact that the Wingback is being shown off on a prominent stage a second time gives me hope that this might indeed stop being a concept, and take its rightful place in showrooms everywhere.
—New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2026
Our progress to ensure that Baltimore claims its rightful place in the American story reminds us of what's possible when Maryland moves not just fast, but together.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Committee members were unconvinced, questioning why the congresswoman waited until the day of the hearing to produce such a document when Ethics Committee staff said proof of her rightful ownership of the funds was explicitly requested months ago.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Rightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightful. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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rightful
adjective
right·ful
ˈrīt-fəl 
2
: having a just or legal claim : legitimate
the rightful owner
rightfulness
noun
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