ARIGHT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

aright

adverb

Definition of aright

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

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Adverb

So, for me, often, a quick skim to the end and then right to work.

— Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
Washington is last in reliever Stuff+ this year and has cycled through a variety of uninspiring closers, so there’s a chance Cruz steps right into the biggest role in the bullpen.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

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Rigney and Gere play this back-and-forth perfectly, the instantly emerging tension between them barely concealed behind tight smiles.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
The 13-inch Apple iPad Air with the M3 chip won our Editors' Choice award specifically for students and creators, and PCMag expert Eric Zeman praised it for perfectly balancing performance and price in our review.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The more consequential thing happened to the eleven people who watched her present that diagnosis, and who learned in a single session what naming the structure correctly is worth in that organization.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of correctly

Adverb

Few companies have the time and talent to properly address AI as an asset, liability and necessity, so a new breed of MSPs has emerged to meet the moment.

— James Loffler, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Two of the most exciting results, the experts say, incorporate preexisting ideas from the recent mathematical literature without properly citing them.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of properly

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Animal research suggests kidney beans can favorably shift gut bacteria and reduce inflammatory markers associated with a high-fat diet, Cassetty noted.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
American Fusion said the results compared favorably with several pre-test engineering expectations, although the company has not yet released detailed technical data.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

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