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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So is Anders Dreyer, the Danish right wing who has three goals and seven shots on goal.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The Wild have lost two in a row since adding fourth-line right wing Justin Brazeau, who logged six shifts Sunday totaling 4 minutes, 10 seconds.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
The 6-foot, 187-pound senior right wing was honored on Tuesday after leading the conference in goals (5), assists (9) and points (14) for February.
—Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Freed from appealing broadly, candidates focus on the left or right wings of the dominant party in a district.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The Wild have lost two in a row since adding fourth-line right wing Justin Brazeau, who logged six shifts Sunday totaling 4 minutes, 10 seconds.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
The 6-foot, 187-pound senior right wing was honored on Tuesday after leading the conference in goals (5), assists (9) and points (14) for February.
—Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Freed from appealing broadly, candidates focus on the left or right wings of the dominant party in a district.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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