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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This community rightly prides itself on its historic programs to achieve universal coverage.
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Dolores Alvarado, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
So much was thoroughly sorted out design-wise by 1943 (when the 1579 was launched) that many consider that decade the golden era of wristwatches, and rightly so.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Billy made the Road, 'Agatha All Along' Even with fans rightly predicting Teen’s real identity, and even with Aubrey Plaza’s true character leaked (by a Funko Pop toy, of all things), Agatha All Along still managed to execute one last rug-pull.
—EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Everyone back to the office … all the time
Deep-sixing hybrid and remote work policies in favor of a five-days-a-week-in-office mandate is often perceived — rightly or wrongly — as an aggressive move by employers to thin the herd and cut costs.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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Dolores Alvarado, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
So much was thoroughly sorted out design-wise by 1943 (when the 1579 was launched) that many consider that decade the golden era of wristwatches, and rightly so.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Billy made the Road, 'Agatha All Along' Even with fans rightly predicting Teen’s real identity, and even with Aubrey Plaza’s true character leaked (by a Funko Pop toy, of all things), Agatha All Along still managed to execute one last rug-pull.
—EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Everyone back to the office … all the time
Deep-sixing hybrid and remote work policies in favor of a five-days-a-week-in-office mandate is often perceived — rightly or wrongly — as an aggressive move by employers to thin the herd and cut costs.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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