right wing
noun
plural right wings
1
: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)
the right wing of the Republican Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism
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His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy was sidelined for about half of the first period of Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas on Wednesday after face-planting on the ice following a hit to the head from Stars captain Jamie Benn.
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The right wing is saying he was arrested for a small fine.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy was sidelined for about half of the first period of Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas on Wednesday after face-planting on the ice following a hit to the head from Stars captain Jamie Benn.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly a year and a half after its prior effort to acquire the right wing conspiracy-centric brand Infowars was nixed by a bankruptcy judge, The Onion is moving forward with a new effort to take over the company and secure justice for the families of Sandy Hook victims.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
The right wing is saying he was arrested for a small fine.
—Maria Clara Matos, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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