patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 
chiefly British ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
Examples of patriotic in a Sentence
A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Blue represents calmness and responsibility, according to Vogue, and is also a patriotic choice, as blue is one of the colors on the UK’s Union Jack flag.
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Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
For Mexicans, the entire month of September — that's right, not May — is a patriotic one, but there are two notable dates: Sept. 15 and 16.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
Being and acting patriotic means respecting the foundation on which the United States was built: the Constitution.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
Nothing gets those patriotic juices flowing – and the country music blaring – like candidates posturing over who loves the stars and stripes more.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
For Mexicans, the entire month of September — that's right, not May — is a patriotic one, but there are two notable dates: Sept. 15 and 16.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
Being and acting patriotic means respecting the foundation on which the United States was built: the Constitution.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
Nothing gets those patriotic juices flowing – and the country music blaring – like candidates posturing over who loves the stars and stripes more.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
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