far right

noun

Phrases
the far right
: the group of people whose political views are the most conservative (see conservative entry 1 sense 1a)
The nomination is opposed by members of the far right.
often hyphenated when used before another noun
far-right groups

Examples of far right in a Sentence

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Minds on the far left and far right alike were made up the minute headlines appeared on their phones. Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026 That infrastructure, including painting the far right lane red and dedicating it for buses only, will come, but it will be phased in over time. John Shumway, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 Continue reading … BACK AGAINST THE 'WALZ' – Journalist fires back at Tim Walz after embattled gov calls him 'far right' for fraud report. FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Take Catherine Deneuve, who though no fan of the far right, nevertheless became the most vocal opponent of #MeToo in France. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026 Israel’s current government is the most far right in the country’s history. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025 Whether blonde or brunette, Bardot captivated the fashion world for decades — despite controversy about her far right views. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 Convicted for 'inciting racial hatred' In her later years, Bardot became notorious for her racist and homophobic comments and her association with France's far right. Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025 Monroe stood beside her and gave the camera a peace sign while Moroccan bent down for the photo, as Santa Claus smiled on the far right. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far right was in 1906

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“Far right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20right. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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