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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Argonaut is named after the famed argonauts of ancient Greek mythology, who sailed in the ship Argo in search of an artifact to restore their leader, Jason, to his rightful kingship.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
After taking rightful criticism for the first half of the season for its horrid play in both pass and run defense, the unit has responded with back-to-back weeks of encouraging play behind its new additions such as Quinnen Williams (more on him later), Logan Wilson, DeMarvion Overshown and more.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025
The handwritten notes have remained in the custody of the Manhattan DA’s office since the conclusion of the criminal trial, pending a decision over their rightful owner.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
The band won countless awards for the single and the video, earning both a rightful place in music history.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
After taking rightful criticism for the first half of the season for its horrid play in both pass and run defense, the unit has responded with back-to-back weeks of encouraging play behind its new additions such as Quinnen Williams (more on him later), Logan Wilson, DeMarvion Overshown and more.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025
The handwritten notes have remained in the custody of the Manhattan DA’s office since the conclusion of the criminal trial, pending a decision over their rightful owner.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
The band won countless awards for the single and the video, earning both a rightful place in music history.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Rightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightful. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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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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