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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On the other is a more traditional faction — Ben Shapiro, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and the Turning Point USA orbit — that, while firmly right wing, has drawn clearer lines around overt conspiracy and antisemitism.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Pavel Zacha’s shot from the right wing broke through Andrei Vasilevskiy and sat tantalizingly in the crease behind.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Aerial footage of the aftermath showed wreckage scattered across the roof, including the plane’s right wing still lodged in the roof, while the fuselage sat crumpled in the backyard.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Pavel Zacha’s shot from the right wing broke through Andrei Vasilevskiy and sat tantalizingly in the crease behind.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Aerial footage of the aftermath showed wreckage scattered across the roof, including the plane’s right wing still lodged in the roof, while the fuselage sat crumpled in the backyard.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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