as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
marveling at the awesome sight, we had to agree that the Grand Canyon was rightly named
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Recent Examples of rightly
Still, Mumford rightly notes that their famous books are churning with deep meaning beneath their surface symbols.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of concern that rightly has civil liberties groups on the alert.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Fed should not act as some general-purpose agency of the US government or as an appellate court for matters that are rightly debated and decided elsewhere.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of concern that rightly has civil liberties groups on the alert.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Fed should not act as some general-purpose agency of the US government or as an appellate court for matters that are rightly debated and decided elsewhere.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightly
Adverb
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Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, garden experts discuss the reasons why soap can effectively deter deer and offer guidance on how to use it properly.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If some people don’t pay their taxes or register their vehicles correctly, that cost gets pushed onto everyone else.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In his opinion, and those of some other attorneys he’s talked with, there’s a belief that plea agreements coming from the prosecutor’s office aren’t always being handled appropriately.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, used appropriately, the approach has yielded positive results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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