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as in right
something to which one has a just claim
the promotion is his birthright, after the work he put in
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Recent Examples of birthright
Because what was once a local birthright of sorts now has been rendered an intermittent bonus.
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Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
In Minnesota, where ice is practically a birthright, one team has skated its way to national prominence.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
He has been stripped of being a prince, which was his birthright.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The rankings go Aaron, Jasmine, Toby, Iain, and perfect Tom, reclaiming the perfection that is his birthright.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
In Minnesota, where ice is practically a birthright, one team has skated its way to national prominence.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
He has been stripped of being a prince, which was his birthright.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The rankings go Aaron, Jasmine, Toby, Iain, and perfect Tom, reclaiming the perfection that is his birthright.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthright
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At other points, Siegal turned to Epstein for advice on everything from a dispute over her inheritance to untangling her personal finances to dealing with a rival to her publicity business.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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There’s a generally inbred vibe, and that bloody reek of inheritance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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What does the law require of people who wish to become citizens of the United States and gain the right to vote?—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wiener is also pushing new legislation — called the No Kings Act — that would allow people in California to sue federal agents for violating their rights.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pratt doesn’t hide his privilege.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The department has also declined to publish a large volume of material, citing legal privileges.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Birthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthright. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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