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 immediately
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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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as in to better
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Recent Examples of right
Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, his son Shawn—an accomplished blues musician, author, and creative in his own right—is reflecting on the deeper layers of his father’s legacy in time for the 50th celebration of the brand.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
And, of course, Tom Hollander’s Quentin provided us with just the right amount of charisma and menace.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
Sure, there’s more time to right the ship and opportunities such as the trade deadline to strengthen their rosters.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Getting this messaging right was crucial for Guster.
—Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, his son Shawn—an accomplished blues musician, author, and creative in his own right—is reflecting on the deeper layers of his father’s legacy in time for the 50th celebration of the brand.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Therein lies a helpful piece of advice for investors trying to figure out when, exactly, is the right time to put money to work in this market.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
And, of course, Tom Hollander’s Quentin provided us with just the right amount of charisma and menace.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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The memorial finally rights a historical wrong, says the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the British organization that built it.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
Sure, there’s more time to right the ship and opportunities such as the trade deadline to strengthen their rosters.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
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Lofty plans for new urban areas in Africa, however, are a response to the fact that the continent doesn’t have the privilege of time.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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The club doesn’t charge CBS or ESPN a dime for the privilege of covering the four-day event, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of just a few days, markets around the world had skimmed along just above bear territory, making many people wonder what was going on with the man who based his claims to success in his first term in large part on the success of the stock market.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since people have spotted the military flights, some took to online groups and shared unsubstantiated claims about the purpose of the training.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Two years ago, liberal voters filed a lawsuit over state legislative districts after the liberals won a majority of the court, and the justices soon struck down maps that had given Republicans large majorities in the state legislature.—
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24 Mar. 2025
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These and many other student protests provide powerful strategies and lessons on resistance and how employees can advocate for workplace justice.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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By default, the projector will switch to the correct mode for input tagged as Filmmaker or IMAX, and adjust other settings to match.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Measure your gizmo with the case on to get a sense of correct sizing, and look for a crossbody phone bag that matches the criteria (usually found in the product’s online description).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But after two deserved demotions, Poitras is anything but a sure NHL thing.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The internet is demanding justice for a dog who was snubbed from a rightfully deserved treat after her owner got distracted.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Greg/Gary is an honorable guy who would never bankrupt Belinda to teach her a lesson about greed and blackmail.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some Union soldiers attended the event, and two Union officers delivered orations, each focusing on the topic of reconciliation between the honorable foes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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