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right wing

NOUN
politically conservative group
Synonyms
WEAK
conservative faction extreme right radical right reactionary faction right
right-wing
ADJECTIVE
politically conservative
Synonyms
STRONG
conservative reactionary right of center rightist
WEAK
conventional die-hard hard hat traditionalist ultraconservative/ultra-conservative unprogressive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
left-wing
STRONG
progressive radical
NOUN
politically conservative faction
Synonyms
WEAK
conservative faction extreme right radical right reactionary faction the right
Antonyms
STRONGEST
left-wing

Example Sentences

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“I know I get labeled as this radical right wing voice, but I have moderates, a lot of moderates within my audience.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Colombians started voting Sunday in legislative elections that will shape the final months of left-wing President Gustavo Petro's term and test whether the once-powerful right wing is poised for a political comeback.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Ramos was switched from full-back to fly-half, Theo Attissogbe moved from the right wing to the No.15 jersey, and Drean took his place on the flank.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Freeman is usually deployed on the right wing but has played on the left, starting there in England's last win over Ireland in 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

I started on the right wing, and the whole thing looked messed up again.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt