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

"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

We are righteous: truth, justice and the American way.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Once upon a time there was black hair and black eyes and a righteous howl.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill