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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
This year, more than ever, Floridians are being stripped of critical liberties and denied their birthright of open government.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
He is constantly caught between his desire to fulfill his birthright and to apologize for it.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Here was the ambitious son of a business legend who seemed to see moguldom as his birthright.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Texans increasingly saw barbecue as a birthright — and brisket as its defining symbol.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
He is constantly caught between his desire to fulfill his birthright and to apologize for it.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Here was the ambitious son of a business legend who seemed to see moguldom as his birthright.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Texans increasingly saw barbecue as a birthright — and brisket as its defining symbol.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthright
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My mom was very upset that the inheritance was not divided up equally and asked me several times why my portion would be so much larger.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Premiering in 1955, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows a wealthy southern family competing for the dying patriarch’s inheritance.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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That element may now get its wish as soon as our upcoming June primary, effectively prioritizing the narrow ideology of a few hundred party loyalists over the fundamental voting rights of hundreds of thousands of independent citizens.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The right to mock, to challenge, and yes, to offend those in power, is foundational to democracy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Disney had, for decades, enjoyed special privileges with its Walt Disney World propertyWalt Disney World property.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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During their custody battle, Richards launched accusations against her ex-husband, asking the court to protect their children from Sheen and remove his overnight privileges.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Birthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthright. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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