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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From his own zone, Zadorov made a terrific indirect pass off the end boards behind the Seattle net that Pastrnak collected deep on the right wing.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
There is no doubt his best position is on the right wing, but United significantly invested £65million in Bryan Mbeumo last summer and that is also his preferred side, with Cunha preferring to operate on the left.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Acuff knocked down a pair of pull-up three-pointers from the right wing for 71-66 and 79-68 leads late in Saturday's win.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
That left Jamal Murray alone, guarding Porter two steps inside the 3-point line on the right wing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
There is no doubt his best position is on the right wing, but United significantly invested £65million in Bryan Mbeumo last summer and that is also his preferred side, with Cunha preferring to operate on the left.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Acuff knocked down a pair of pull-up three-pointers from the right wing for 71-66 and 79-68 leads late in Saturday's win.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
That left Jamal Murray alone, guarding Porter two steps inside the 3-point line on the right wing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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