Synonyms of right
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as in privilege 
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as in claim
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as in justice
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as in true
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as in real
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as in correct
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as in deserved
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as in honorable
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as in linear
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as in normal
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as in appropriate
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as in just
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as in straight
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as in very
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as in correctly
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as in privilege
something to which one has a just claim
everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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as in claim
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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as in justice
the practice of giving to others what is their due
activists who have fought all their lives for right
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as in true
following an original exactly
a modern replica of an 18th-century British warship that is right in all of its details
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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
despite the name, New York's East River is a strait and not a right river
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
the obvious answer is not always the right one
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
trying to do what is right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a right woman who did not hang around waterfront bars
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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the first city in America laid out with broad, right avenues
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as in normal
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
he hasn't been right since he suffered serious brain injury in the accident
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the right tool for the job
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
stay right where you are
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
walk right over here now
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as in very
to a great degree
a right beautiful day we're having!
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as in immediately
without delay
we'll leave right after dinner
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as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
you're not dressed right for an interview with a big-time law firm
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Recent Examples of right
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Indonesia’s divisive former leader named national hero Indonesia’s president named the country’s late former ruler — whose time in power was characterized by corruption, rights abuses, and economic growth — a national hero.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Robinson says technological advancements can play a role by taking the lead on caregiving’s transactional tasks, such as managing paperwork, finding the right providers, and reminding families of appointments.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Newer communities like Queen Creek are entering the game now, right as the state is trying to wring the last drops out of its existing accessible supplies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, the question is whether American's investments in cabin upgrades and technology can right its course.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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The British broadcaster has been plagued by scandal for some years, with the Israel-Gaza war and rise of the far-right making an already difficult job much, much harder.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Indonesia’s divisive former leader named national hero Indonesia’s president named the country’s late former ruler — whose time in power was characterized by corruption, rights abuses, and economic growth — a national hero.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Then somehow — if the vision is strong enough and buzz reaches the right people — money naturally starts trickling in.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Robinson says technological advancements can play a role by taking the lead on caregiving’s transactional tasks, such as managing paperwork, finding the right providers, and reminding families of appointments.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
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—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Newer communities like Queen Creek are entering the game now, right as the state is trying to wring the last drops out of its existing accessible supplies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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In recent years there has been some effort by some Western academic institutions to right the wrongs of the past and return ancient ancestral remains and artifacts to their rightful tribal nations.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, the question is whether American's investments in cabin upgrades and technology can right its course.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Kyiv denied Russian claims that Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk have already been surrounded, saying on Wednesday that active operations stopping the Russian advance were still ongoing, Ukrainian soldiers on the ground have described an increasingly grim reality.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The hearing also included two members of Miller's own family — her daughter and her father — who offered a counterpart to claims that Miller was an unworthy and hostile caregiver.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Every Black person has an uncle who is hard-core about racial justice, and mine was equally hard-core in his disapproval of Sammy’s choice.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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This was a golden age for these guys, ten years before Giuliani and any kind of real government crackdown, and a few years after Coppola’s Godfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The situation for Ridge Holland, who also uses his real name Luke Menzies, has reportedly worsened.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The data, to skip ahead, did clearly prove that the suspicions were correct.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their Week 9 victory over the Lions offered a glimpse at the correct formula.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Well done, mate, well deserved.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Can that work in the big leagues, where the manager is usually a glorified PR staffer who talks to the media and takes the blame (deserved or not) for losses?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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To keep the homeland safe, America needs a strategy to deter a devastating war, preserve its strategic position in Asia, and thereby maintain an honorable peace with China.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 2021, the Vietnam Veterans of America presented Agnes with an award for her dedication, devotion and honorable military service.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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