APANAGE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

appanage

noun

ˈa-pə-nij

variants also apanage

Definition of appanage

as in privilege

something granted as a special favor use of the grounds was just one appanage he bestowed upon the caretakers of his estate

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as in right

something to which one has a just claim wealthy people who believe that political power is their natural appanage

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Recent Examples of appanage For everyday purposes, however, Halkbank is a semi-independent appanage of the Turkish government. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023

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Noun

The path runs all the way down to the Ritz-Carlton Aruba, where guests have signing privileges at its restaurants, including Casa Nonna New York, Divi Sushi Bar & Lounge, and BLT Steak.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
In other words, even if every player is locked out when the season gets underway on March 24, Fox will still have to cough up $729 million for the privilege of not airing any live games.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of privilege

Noun

International rights groups say political prisoners in Iran are tried in secretive courts without due process.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
With House Republicans looking for a scapegoat after their midterm losses, the impeachment vote could pick up votes on the right, too.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of right

Noun

Customize the lampshade A reflective material inside the shade will help cast light back down toward the table, Groves points out, while perforated shades will turn any bulb into a twinkly light (if that’s your prerogative).

— Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Lurie was former policy chief for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who made tackling prerogative and spurring housing and other business projects on the South and West sides a priority and was sometimes stymied by pushback from aldermen.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

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