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
Examples of right wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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Sams returned the favor in the 46th minute after moving to right back, springing Sears down the right wing with a lofted long ball for a breakaway goal.
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Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Of course, where there’s right wing outrage involved, there’s a grift.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
But more lately, the fascination with Orania has spread to the right wing outside South Africa.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
As has become tradition for Jon Stewart‘s Monday evening hosting stints for The Daily Show, the political comic had to work hard to detangle all the webs of hypocrisy exemplified by the right wing — this time, in relation to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Of course, where there’s right wing outrage involved, there’s a grift.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
But more lately, the fascination with Orania has spread to the right wing outside South Africa.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
As has become tradition for Jon Stewart‘s Monday evening hosting stints for The Daily Show, the political comic had to work hard to detangle all the webs of hypocrisy exemplified by the right wing — this time, in relation to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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