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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
Citizenship should be earned, not a birthright as to foreign nationals’ children.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
On Earth, global wealth took off like a rocket when property rights came to be regarded as the birthright of all people, not just the rich and powerful.
—Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
For Marco Rubio, disdain of the Cuban government was practically a birthright.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Cain killing Abel, Jacob stealing Esau’s birthright, Romulus and Remus fighting to the death.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
On Earth, global wealth took off like a rocket when property rights came to be regarded as the birthright of all people, not just the rich and powerful.
—Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
For Marco Rubio, disdain of the Cuban government was practically a birthright.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Cain killing Abel, Jacob stealing Esau’s birthright, Romulus and Remus fighting to the death.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthright
Noun
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And other women periodically emerged from the woodwork, hoping to claim riches from any royal inheritance.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Grief was only part of the inheritance.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Rivera was a renowned Indigenous leader who spent years fighting for the rights of his community and was imprisoned by the government in September 2023.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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What is a privilege and immunity of a citizen of the United States?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Watching the 38-year-old magician play at close quarters is always a joy and a privilege, and last night at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium was no exception.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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“Birthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthright. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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