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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Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
As Tyler Herro dribbled the ball on the right wing with less than a minute to play, a second Pacers defender moved his way.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
The conservative media ecosystem has long functioned as the id of the right wing.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
The Morocco international is to be placed on the right wing, while Rodrygo moves into the middle as a CAM.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
As Tyler Herro dribbled the ball on the right wing with less than a minute to play, a second Pacers defender moved his way.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
The conservative media ecosystem has long functioned as the id of the right wing.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
The Morocco international is to be placed on the right wing, while Rodrygo moves into the middle as a CAM.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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