Examples of rightful in a Sentence
The property should be returned to its rightful owner.
He will be given his rightful place in the history books.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Often, preparing or storing items in their rightful spots also ensures a smoother exit from the home the following day.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
President Biden famously installed a plan to raise the IRS’s rightful take by hiring 87,000 new agents.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
With this month's announcement that latest Hotel Emma executive chef Geronimo Lopez would depart for a new job with the San Antonio Food Bank, Brand was tapped to reclaim his rightful throne.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Rightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightful. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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rightful
adjective
right·ful
ˈrīt-fəl 
2
: having a just or legal claim : legitimate
the rightful owner
rightfulness
noun
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