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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In the final minute of stoppage time, Ronaldo rose up to meet a Nawaf Boushal cross from the right wing with the resulting audacious shot catching Anthony Moris off guard, the Al Khaleej keeper only able to slightly parry the shot into his own net.
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Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Weafer put Medfield ahead in the 13th minute when Heavey made a long run down the right wing before making a perfect cross through the box to Weafer, who put her shot into the empty net for her seventh postseason goal.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Forward Jack Devine made his NHL debut, playing right wing on Florida’s fourth line with Noah Gregor and Luke Kunin, while defenseman Jeff Petry was recognized for his 1,000 games played after hitting that milestone in the Panthers’ 8-5 win over Vancouver on Monday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, Japan’s anti-immigrant backlash may tempt Takaichi to appease the country’s right wing and reverse the progress that previous governments have made on immigration.
—Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
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Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Weafer put Medfield ahead in the 13th minute when Heavey made a long run down the right wing before making a perfect cross through the box to Weafer, who put her shot into the empty net for her seventh postseason goal.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Forward Jack Devine made his NHL debut, playing right wing on Florida’s fourth line with Noah Gregor and Luke Kunin, while defenseman Jeff Petry was recognized for his 1,000 games played after hitting that milestone in the Panthers’ 8-5 win over Vancouver on Monday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, Japan’s anti-immigrant backlash may tempt Takaichi to appease the country’s right wing and reverse the progress that previous governments have made on immigration.
—Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for right wing
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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