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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
  • Then Underwood dropped back, stepped up, rolled right and threw a long touchdown pass to Buchanan for a 19-14 lead.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Being dependable sometimes means choosing one thing and doing it well.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The flat seat design—with minimal padding—serves as a constant reminder of the KB998 Rimini’s racing heritage, and may not feel great for longer rides, but provides a perfectly stable platform to slide across on track.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The outerwear pick has a slightly oversized fit that’ll pair perfectly with chunky sweaters, plus it’s made from a gorgeous faux-suede material.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • While Miller pores over Kaczynski’s famous manifesto, correctly concluding that its linguistic quirks will lead the authorities to him, the upshot of Murray’s study four decades before is that the young Kaczynski shows signs of schizophrenia.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Someone has to correctly label the outcomes, fraud or false alarm and feed that back into the systems.
    — Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • Adults can receive a $250 ticket for failing to properly restrain a child.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • He was accused of not providing food or medications to Maier for multiple days before his death and not properly following the prison's policy for documenting a hunger strike.
    — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • The Bison, to be sure, have been elite, and they are rightly celebrated as football heroes in Fargo as a sparkling example of sustained success.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Swift’s character rightly points out that her categories were relegated to the Creative Arts ceremony.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of rightly
Adverb
  • Finke cues up a nearby TV to an infographic favorably comparing the proximity of the fans at Ryan Field to that of the Intuit Dome, the arena of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The show competed favorably against entertainers Milton Berle and Frank Sinatra on other networks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorably

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“Aright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aright. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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