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
Yet Everton rightly remain proud of Goodison’s legacy.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Harvard has rightly refused to comply with this demand, putting $9 billion worth of funding at risk, and is suing the government.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
Lucasfilm rightly gave Tony Gilroy nearly free rein to tell the story of how Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) went from an apolitical thief and scavenger to someone who was willing to put everything on the line in Rogue One.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
Accounts of deficits in service commonly focus on that service’s board, rightly prompting questions of how and why.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Harvard has rightly refused to comply with this demand, putting $9 billion worth of funding at risk, and is suing the government.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
Lucasfilm rightly gave Tony Gilroy nearly free rein to tell the story of how Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) went from an apolitical thief and scavenger to someone who was willing to put everything on the line in Rogue One.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
Accounts of deficits in service commonly focus on that service’s board, rightly prompting questions of how and why.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightly
properly
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Fluffing is also essential for keeping the down fill properly distributed for maximum warmth and comfort.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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My mentor showed me how to properly glide and all of that stuff.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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