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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For the past three seasons, he’s played right wing on Lowry’s line with Nino Niederreiter, contributing to one of the best shutdown lines in the NHL.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The military brass, the intelligence services, and the DOJ are now curated exclusively to the right wing.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
The strong performance of Nigel Farage’s right wing, anti-immigration Reform UK party in opinion polls and in recent English local elections has increased the need for the government to act quickly, however.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The projection for the 28-year-old right wing in the prime of his career is a whopper, a seven-year deal worth just under $13 million per, which would eclipse David Pastrnak’s $11.25 million salary at the top of the team salary structure.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The military brass, the intelligence services, and the DOJ are now curated exclusively to the right wing.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
The strong performance of Nigel Farage’s right wing, anti-immigration Reform UK party in opinion polls and in recent English local elections has increased the need for the government to act quickly, however.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The projection for the 28-year-old right wing in the prime of his career is a whopper, a seven-year deal worth just under $13 million per, which would eclipse David Pastrnak’s $11.25 million salary at the top of the team salary structure.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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