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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As a result, manufacturers are rightly wary of offering hackers a larger attack surface.
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Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At 31, Keke Palmer is already on her second book about her life, and rightly so.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Ten Hag can quite rightly point to winning two trophies during his time in charge at Old Trafford, more than the six Chelsea managers – caretaker and permanent – who’ve come and gone during his time.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Catherine, quite rightly, tells him to mind his own business.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At 31, Keke Palmer is already on her second book about her life, and rightly so.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Ten Hag can quite rightly point to winning two trophies during his time in charge at Old Trafford, more than the six Chelsea managers – caretaker and permanent – who’ve come and gone during his time.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Catherine, quite rightly, tells him to mind his own business.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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