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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Dallas star Arike Ogunbowale dished a pass to Bueckers on the right wing, and Nelson-Ododa was on her immediately as she got caught in a switch.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The film directed by Kim A Snyder and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker examines attempts by librarians in Florida and Texas and elsewhere to combat book banning efforts, while simultaneously facing unhinged attacks from right wing zealots accusing them of grooming children.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 June 2025
In the first period, Bill Lindsay poked and goaded Penguins superstar right wing Jaromir Jagr.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
A bit further back on the pitch, however, there might be a semi-vacant spot on the right wing for Mastantuono where a Rodrygo linked to a potential exit ended 2024/2025 out of the picture as Arda Guler took the position for himself.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The film directed by Kim A Snyder and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker examines attempts by librarians in Florida and Texas and elsewhere to combat book banning efforts, while simultaneously facing unhinged attacks from right wing zealots accusing them of grooming children.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 June 2025
In the first period, Bill Lindsay poked and goaded Penguins superstar right wing Jaromir Jagr.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
A bit further back on the pitch, however, there might be a semi-vacant spot on the right wing for Mastantuono where a Rodrygo linked to a potential exit ended 2024/2025 out of the picture as Arda Guler took the position for himself.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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