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as in right
something to which one has a just claim
the promotion is his birthright, after the work he put in
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Recent Examples of birthright
The rankings go Aaron, Jasmine, Toby, Iain, and perfect Tom, reclaiming the perfection that is his birthright.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
As a Chicago Irishman, jawing and spinning a yarn is my birthright.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The Virgo eclipse reminded you that creativity is your birthright, not a luxury.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
Harry has repeatedly voiced his desire to have his children know the family of his birthright and country, to know their heritage.
—Emily Trainham , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
As a Chicago Irishman, jawing and spinning a yarn is my birthright.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The Virgo eclipse reminded you that creativity is your birthright, not a luxury.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
Harry has repeatedly voiced his desire to have his children know the family of his birthright and country, to know their heritage.
—Emily Trainham , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthright
Noun
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For example, receiving an inheritance three months after filing could mean losing part or all of it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But determined opposition, combined with Washington’s own restraint, tamed the presidency’s regal inheritance.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Costco would add one right-in/right-out turn on Idaho 55, another on Hill Road, and a new roundabout on Hill Road, the traffic analysis said.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—who lost all of his royal titles and privileges in October in a groundbreaking decision by his older brother, King Charles—has been completely shut out of royal life.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, Amanyara is part of American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, offering certain cardholders privileges like early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades when available, daily breakfast for two, and a $100 on-property credit.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Birthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthright. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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