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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The video has gone viral on TikTok, leading the opportunistic Brian to become a sudden icon of the right wing.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2025
Laura Loomer, a right wing pundit and supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump gathers outside the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Kayla Thornton’s shot from the right wing missed and Martin’s final shot from 30 feet out didn’t touch the rim as New York escaped with a win, its third against Golden State this season.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
So when Lula won, the right wing followed the Trump playbook, denying the election results.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2025
Laura Loomer, a right wing pundit and supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump gathers outside the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Kayla Thornton’s shot from the right wing missed and Martin’s final shot from 30 feet out didn’t touch the rim as New York escaped with a win, its third against Golden State this season.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
So when Lula won, the right wing followed the Trump playbook, denying the election results.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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