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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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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

Tom Roebuck retains his place on the right wing after making a try-scoring return to fitness against Wales, with Freddie Steward at full-back and Alex Mitchell and George Ford the half-back partnership.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Scrum coach Tom Harrison confirmed Feyi-Waboso's misfortune, with Tom Roebuck set to fill in on the right wing at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Miss Sarah held Miss Rose, whose right wing was bandaged to her side.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.