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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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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

Tommy Freeman, who started the first two rounds at outside centre, shifts back to the right wing.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Feyi-Waboso's place on the right wing on Saturday will be taken by Tom Roebuck, making his first England appearance since starting against New Zealand in November following a toe problem.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

United looked to have collapsed in stoppage-time when Kevin cut in from the right wing and curled a sublime strike into the far corner from the edge of the area.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

He passes the ball to number twenty-nine on the right wing and tries to dribble out, but the defense is suffocating.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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