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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
Now at the age of 65, nearly half a century after the unravelling of his birthright, his wait may finally be coming to an end.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Cheap gasoline has been viewed for generations as a birthright in Iran, sparking mass demonstrations as far back as 1964, when a price increase forced the shah to put military vehicles on the streets to replace those of striking taxi drivers.
—Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
Because what was once a local birthright of sorts now has been rendered an intermittent bonus.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
In Minnesota, where ice is practically a birthright, one team has skated its way to national prominence.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Cheap gasoline has been viewed for generations as a birthright in Iran, sparking mass demonstrations as far back as 1964, when a price increase forced the shah to put military vehicles on the streets to replace those of striking taxi drivers.
—Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
Because what was once a local birthright of sorts now has been rendered an intermittent bonus.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
In Minnesota, where ice is practically a birthright, one team has skated its way to national prominence.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthright
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Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star in the show, which follows two sisters who receive a life-changing inheritance.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her drive was fueled by a desire to provide for her daughter, Rory, on her own terms, free from the strings of her wealthy parents' inheritance.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission already has the power to investigate schools and enforce students’ rights, but it’s rarely used for that end.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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DeSantis’ executive order also directed Florida’s local and state agencies to deny contracts, employment, funding, benefits and privileges to the group, which has a chapter in Florida.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Birthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthright. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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