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
In 2018, Jamie Dimon and Warren Buffett wrote an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal, which rightly called for the end to quarterly earnings forecasts.
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Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
When most people think of Irish whiskey, the first name that comes to mind is Jameson—and rightly so, since the brand dominates sales in the category.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
These milestones were rightly celebrated as victories of the Civil Rights Movement.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
As the club’s new sporting director for the summer window, Underwood was in the transfer spotlight, but Evans has, rightly, put himself out there for the supporters to judge.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
When most people think of Irish whiskey, the first name that comes to mind is Jameson—and rightly so, since the brand dominates sales in the category.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
These milestones were rightly celebrated as victories of the Civil Rights Movement.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
As the club’s new sporting director for the summer window, Underwood was in the transfer spotlight, but Evans has, rightly, put himself out there for the supporters to judge.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightly
Adverb
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Excess moisture will cause quicker spoilage or keep them from browning properly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Ruminating on the royal aspect, Mariah then correctly landed on Lady Gaga.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Horford needed a talented team that would use him correctly and put him in a position to chase an elusive championship.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Henry Ford Genesys Hospital was appropriately staffed Sunday and team members were able to care for the patients from the church tragedy without additional help.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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There was even a weepy Nicholas Sparks movie on offer called, appropriately, The Choice.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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