righteous
Example Sentences
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There are moments in the storytelling that skew toward the overly solemn, or overly righteous, and fans of other sports might think they deserve equal time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
It was righteous, and it was legal—he was sure of it.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
No one should ever be above skepticism no matter how sanctified and righteous they may seem — that’s why the New York Times investigation crashed into the Chicano collective sense of self like a meteor.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
"It was in that moment that I knew I was not righteous anymore, and I knew I needed saving," he says.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
I was full of righteous anger for my cause.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing righteous
Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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Donald Trump Inauguration Address- January 20, 2017
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 14–18
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