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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Then after Miles missed again, Howell hit a 3-pointer from the right wing.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The right wing of the top line has raised questions all season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Then after Miles missed again, Howell hit a 3-pointer from the right wing.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Oweh made a layup with 9 seconds left in regulation to tie the game, setting up Graves’ 3-pointer from the right wing that preceded Oweh’s 32-foot heave at the buzzer.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The right wing of the top line has raised questions all season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Then after Miles missed again, Howell hit a 3-pointer from the right wing.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Oweh made a layup with 9 seconds left in regulation to tie the game, setting up Graves’ 3-pointer from the right wing that preceded Oweh’s 32-foot heave at the buzzer.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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 29 Mar. 2026.
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