Synonyms: Right

It was all too easy to fudge a successful series of atomic contacts so that, while each looked almost acceptable, the whole collection was energetically impossible. Double Helix

Perhaps the best way to create an accurate picture of Artemis is to tell the by now famous account of his first villainous venture. Artemis Fowl

Even when agents seemed to be moving on the right track, they had not managed to produce any evidence that would be admissible in a court of law. Killers of the Flower Moon

She toggled the appropriate keys and spoke clearly into the headset. Code Name Verity

Out of all the available options, it was the most apt expression of how I feel about our friendship. Odd One Out

Often these images emanate from BET or black-themed reality shows and thus are considered “authentic” expressions of black attitudes, culture, and mores. The New Jim Crow

All greeted the Captain in a becoming manner and wished for favoring winds to carry them on their way. The Shipwreck

“There’s no point fretting. We’ve got a bona fide veterinarian here.” Water for Elephants

“Yeah, it’s convenient. During lunchtime, I go there to read or study. It’s the best library in the city.” Bodega Dreams

According to military theory, “regular warfare,” or “conventional warfare,” refers to war between two or more nations, using battlefield tactics and typical weapons of war. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States

Contrary to law and decent propriety, Miss Lavinia had been out for a gallop on the Common. Johnny Tremain

Neither of these futures struck me as particularly desirable. The Fault in Our Stars

“I believe we have come up with a fine, equitable solution to the situation,” said Mr. Stonecrop. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

Too often, science is presented as a body of established facts to be handed down to obedient students. New York Times

There, lawyers could use the Nuremberg Code to establish whether a scientist was acting within the ethical boundaries of the profession. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Her skin matches the exact shade of mine—a sugared beignet fresh from the oil, golden brown and glistening under the lantern light. The Belles

The idea was so factual in her mind that she was unprepared for questions. Homecoming

He speedily learned that Perrault and François were fair men, calm and impartial in administering justice, and too wise in the way of dogs to be fooled by dogs. The Call of the Wild

The house was not quite a mansion, but the grounds were fit for a king. Fablehaven

There was a formal sitting area with a couch and two stiff-backed chairs around an antique coffee table. City Spies

He lay dreaming that he was throwing baseballs at a cloth cat and winning a genuine Navajo blanket. Charlotte's Web

The owner, Mr. Fields, is mean as can be, but Daddy says he’s honest with his books, don’t charge more than he has to, and that’s good enough for him. Finding Langston

“You play too fair, and it puts me at a disadvantage. You wouldn’t want me to suffer just because you’re too honorable, would you?” Scythe

Mr. Brady is her ideal match—a handsome, kindly architect who offers advice to any of their children in need. You Bring the Distant Near

I spent several hours on the typing, destroying copy after copy until I had completed one that was immaculate, carefully phrased and most respectful. Invisible Man

And after years of bumbling, potentially crooked investigations into the Osage murders, White needed to weed out half facts and build an indubitable narrative based on what he called an “unbroken chain of evidence.” Killers of the Flower Moon

But since in reality Big Brother is not omnipotent and the Party is not infallible, there is need for an unwearying, moment-to-moment flexibility in the treatment of facts. 1984

Those with lawful permanent residency applications pending, and those who haven't filed any paperwork, are still considered "undocumented." Americanized

The clerk said, “That’s not a legal description. It’s barely even a proper address.” Hoot

This raises the question of how a careful writer can distinguish a legitimate rule of usage from a grandmother’s tale. The Sense of Style

Incidents like the eastern Illinois spraying raise a question that is not only scientific but moral. Silent Spring

Neighbors told Robinson what they saw but were too frightened to make an official report of the crime. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice

I was angry with myself for not having taken the time to leam more of the orthodox prayer rituals before leaving America. The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The statement may be more precise than it seems. 1491

He felt that poverty in a democracy was preferable to wealth in a tyranny. Cosmos

He was my hero—brave and principled—and I was his jani. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

There was a murmur of agreement, and for a moment all present seemed to be considering whether or not it would be proper to divulge to me the tale concerning this local personage. The Remains of the Day

I was punctilious about all court regulations, but I sometimes used unorthodox tactics with witnesses. Long Walk to Freedom

I was full of righteous anger for my cause. The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

According to the War Office requirements, the Royal Irish Fusiliers were not in a satisfactory condition. Khartoum Campaign

It is a serious and solemn ceremony, and as a rule on formal occasions everyone skaals everyone else round the table once. Boy: Tales of a Childhood

Farmer seemed to say that diplomacy, charm, and sound argument backed by hard data could unite all factions against their common enemy, TB. Mountains Beyond Mountains

“Spare us all the melodrama, Faraday. This is, after all, the consequence of your decision to take on two apprentices when one would have been sufficient.” Scythe

Liam had the kind of face that you could read and instantly know what he was thinking—it made it easy to trust that whatever he was saying was true. The Darkest Minds

This explanation was suggested by the undoubted fact that the earliest known empires and writing systems arose in the Tigris and Euphrates Valleys of the Fertile Crescent and in the Nile Valley of Egypt. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

Girard brought along a calm personality, a steely determination, and an unerring sense of organization. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793

How many times had she been told that no proper member of an upright Confucian family ever questioned the conduct of elders? In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

“If my experiments are valid, my name will last beyond my body. It’s immortality I’m after, to be quite honest.” The Princess Bride

Even strangers recognized him as no common person, so thoroughly was all he did and said purged of superfluity, so veracious was he, so free from apology. Palmer, Alice Freeman

Your dream or hallucination is said to be veridical when it conveys an idea which is both true and previously unknown to you. Willson, Beckles

And in this light I affirm the annals to be a fair and veritable history of this time. Kennedy, John Pendleton

Every other nation has folk traditions of men who were poor but extremely wise and virtuous, and therefore more estimable than anyone with power and gold. Slaughterhouse-Five