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 just
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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
Adam Bhala Lough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
In the one-woman play, which stars Michelle Azar, Ginsburg welcomes a family friend to her chambers to spend 90 minutes talking about key moments that shaped her life: From losing her mother at a young age to fighting for women’s rights in the 1970s before condescending all-male courts.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
Aaron Judge will surely DH some, which would allow Cody Bellinger to play right while backup outfielder Trent Grisham handles center field.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Teslas have infamously run right into the broadsides of trucks on Autopilot, but it’s been regularly ruled that is not any sort of defect in Autopilot, which is not designed to be or expected to be perfect at that task.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
As the episode wraps up, the group is at least attempting to move forward and right their wrongs.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Intellectual Property Ownership: By investing directly, California could negotiate ownership stakes in the intellectual property rights of films, creating a valuable portfolio of assets that continue to generate income through streaming, licensing, and merchandise long after initial release.
—Adam Bhala Lough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
In the one-woman play, which stars Michelle Azar, Ginsburg welcomes a family friend to her chambers to spend 90 minutes talking about key moments that shaped her life: From losing her mother at a young age to fighting for women’s rights in the 1970s before condescending all-male courts.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Your network is everything, and the right support system will push you forward.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
Aaron Judge will surely DH some, which would allow Cody Bellinger to play right while backup outfielder Trent Grisham handles center field.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Baby's first tooth could be right around the corner.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Teslas have infamously run right into the broadsides of trucks on Autopilot, but it’s been regularly ruled that is not any sort of defect in Autopilot, which is not designed to be or expected to be perfect at that task.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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For Thompson, the new law is a step toward righting those wrongs.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
As the episode wraps up, the group is at least attempting to move forward and right their wrongs.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
Noun
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Doing business with the Federal Government is a privilege.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Framers of the Constitution saw voting as a privilege reserved exclusively for property-owning white men.—
Richard Boykin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Judge also denied UMG’s motion to dismiss the band’s allegations of copyright infringement, allowing those claims to proceed in his federal court.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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While Freedman denied the accusations to PEOPLE, The New York Times ran an investigative story looking into Lively's claims.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But with such specific details captured, the doc also opens up ideas around restorative justice, when the rigidity of how the law is applied feels unlikely to achieve anything worthwhile.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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With rich archival footage and powerful testimonies, the film highlights not only the personal ordeal of an activist, but also the tenacious struggle of Native Americans for justice, freedom and restoration of historical truth.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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More than ever before, women feel the freedom to explore and embrace their true desires without fear of societal rejection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Because true wealth isn’t just accumulated—it’s activated.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tech N9ne, whose real name is Aaron Yates, is a Kansas City native and co-founder of the independent record label Strange Music and the the sole artist to contribute a track with lyrics for the KC Sonic ID release.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sharp got the opening Tuesday night game correct betting St. Francis (+6) to a closed line of +2.5 in their 2-point loss to Alabama State.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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And while the attention for both is well deserved, there’s so much more to the country than those two spotlight-grabbing cities.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bournemouth and Fulham have left Tyneside with deserved victories and Howe has appeared reluctant to use his replacements early.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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While displaying little to no respect for the millions of Americans who have made public service a proud and honorable profession, ironically, Musk’s companies have received tens of billions of dollars from the federal government over the years in federal contracts.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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