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rightists

noun

plural of rightist

as in conservatives

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are rightists opposed the new social programs

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Recent Examples of rightists That is, rightists who oppose aid to Ukraine tend to be skeptical of Israel and at least open to having anti-Semites in the Republican coalition. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 Historians have pointed to Hodge’s early support of reactionary rightists, including industrialists, landlords, and businessmen—people who were associated with Japanese rule. — Kornel Chang september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 While America First drew supporters from across the political spectrum, it was most associated with rightists. — Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 26 Oct. 2022

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But in this year’s race, where Paxton’s controversies have divided the party, Cruz is using his popularity among conservatives in Texas to try to keep the Republican coalition together.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Called the Party Line project and run by a mental health startup, Matter Neuroscience, the experiment has given liberals and conservatives a direct line into each other’s lives.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

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