as in conservative
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
a staunch right-winger who opposes, on principle, government social programs
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Recent Examples of right-winger
Achraf Hakimi, despite his nominal position, rarely plays on the right or at the back, and instead is often high and central as an extra midfielder and to provide the right-winger with underlapping runs.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Alex Freeman is a 21-year-old right-winger for Villarreal in Spain's La Liga.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Gratified right-wingers closely examined the charges and pointed to the prosecution as validation of their belief that conservative Christians across America are being oppressed by violent left-leaning protesters.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Baehr, a right-winger in soccer, scored six goals and had eight assists in her senior season.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
For decades, right-wingers have put all things PBS on the chopping block to save money, or make way to fund other items that politicians value more.
—Tommy Foltz, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
When left- and right-wingers agree that the United States is unrepresentative, that represents a mandate for disruption—from Trump in 2024 to Mamdani in 2025.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Elon Musk alone has dropped the word more than 30 times on his X account since early 2024, while Joe Rogan has said that its return represents an important win for right-wingers.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
Young right-wingers came of age believing strength is being crass, in your face, pushing boundaries.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Alex Freeman is a 21-year-old right-winger for Villarreal in Spain's La Liga.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Gratified right-wingers closely examined the charges and pointed to the prosecution as validation of their belief that conservative Christians across America are being oppressed by violent left-leaning protesters.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Baehr, a right-winger in soccer, scored six goals and had eight assists in her senior season.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
For decades, right-wingers have put all things PBS on the chopping block to save money, or make way to fund other items that politicians value more.
—Tommy Foltz, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
When left- and right-wingers agree that the United States is unrepresentative, that represents a mandate for disruption—from Trump in 2024 to Mamdani in 2025.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Elon Musk alone has dropped the word more than 30 times on his X account since early 2024, while Joe Rogan has said that its return represents an important win for right-wingers.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
Young right-wingers came of age believing strength is being crass, in your face, pushing boundaries.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-winger
conservative
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Among the about four dozen organizations listed were the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Urban League, and other legal aid groups that conservatives have long criticized, the Times reported.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 June 2026
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But Choi said Han’s win could worsen a divide in the conservatives because Yoon loyalists would feel a sense of crisis and close ranks further.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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“Right-winger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-winger. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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