aright

adverb

Definition of arightnext
as in right

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Recent Examples of aright Only a fundamental transformation of our nation would set things aright. — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aright
  1. right
  2. well
  3. perfectly
  4. correctly
  5. properly
  6. rightly
  7. favorably
Adverb
  • Finding vintage pants that fit just right is nearly impossible.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • But a new scenic highway — now the heavily-trafficked Palos Verdes Drive — also opened in 1926, connecting burgeoning Redondo Beach and San Pedro and passing right by the lighthouse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Choosing the right products and using them correctly supports overall health and well-being.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Consoles, controllers, accessories, weird VR gloves that never worked properly, but mostly the games themselves.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 2 July 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Many leaders are rightly enthusiastic about how AI can help reduce burnout, eliminate drudgery and free people up for more meaningful work.
    — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Today, the Court rightly rejected efforts to undermine that core protection and instead upheld a principle that is essential to our democracy.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of rightly
Adverb
  • Only 42% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 66% had a positive view of socialism.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably.
    — Steven Sloan, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of favorably

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“Aright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aright. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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