as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
in light of her admission of having lied, the only rightful course of action for the governor would be to resign
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Recent Examples of rightful
Patrick Mahomes’ recent record-setting extension with the Kansas City Chiefs propelled him to the top of the NFL market, a rightful place for someone who has spent the past seven years as a Tier 1 selection in The Athletic’s annual Quarterback Tiers produced by Mike Sando.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
There’s much to love about cottonwood trees and their rightful place in our natural environment, such as along the Des Plaines River at Ryerson, Wright and Half Day Woods in Lake County.
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Sheryl Devore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
The state holds the funds indefinitely until they’re claimed by their rightful owners (or heirs).
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Return them to their rightful homes in other rooms throughout the house.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
There’s much to love about cottonwood trees and their rightful place in our natural environment, such as along the Des Plaines River at Ryerson, Wright and Half Day Woods in Lake County.
—
Sheryl Devore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
The state holds the funds indefinitely until they’re claimed by their rightful owners (or heirs).
—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Return them to their rightful homes in other rooms throughout the house.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightful
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Germany's head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, gave Ecuador its deserved praise for the win today, saying his own team failed to find its rhythm in the second half.
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Two families continue to carry burdens that neither asked for nor deserved.
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If that underlying logic is stripped away, policymakers may feel justified in reversing these successful, health-promoting policies.
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These are entirely justified responses to Russian strikes against our state.
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“Rightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightful. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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