How to Use patriotism in a Sentence

patriotism

noun
  • They supported the war with a fierce patriotism.
  • You may not agree with him politically, but no one can question his patriotism.
  • Noory said he was called to the front by a sense of patriotism.
    Natalya Kushnir, ABC News, 27 July 2022
  • The messages of peace and patriotism weren't just on stage.
    Joshua Bowling, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2021
  • At the same time, the patriotism that fueled the rush to military service in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks has dimmed.
    Lolita C. Baldor, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Wren and Soane spaces shine in a salute to British patriotism.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The messages were of patriotism and the sacrifices of war.
    Paul R. Messinger, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Many see the flag as the ultimate symbol of pride and patriotism — and of the uniqueness of America.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 14 June 2023
  • As things get worse for Ivan in Ukraine, his mother’s patriotism deepens and her rage grows.
    Erika Kinetz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The series was uneven, but the fights were balletic, and its smart stress-testing of the meaning of patriotism was well worth the watch alone.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This gorgeous wreath comes packed with patriotism and will only take a few moments of your time to craft.
    Hunter Boyce, ajc, 11 May 2022
  • Wisconsin was not in the bottom ten last year but dropped in patriotism this year.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 4 July 2023
  • But deep down, Lockhart barely knows what to cling to apart from her patriotism.
    Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • And the third reason is, this is going to redefine patriotism in the state of Maryland.
    ABC News, 16 Apr. 2023
  • But no one here dares to question the unabashed patriotism of one person, one vote.
    Amy E. Randall, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2021
  • That old saying about patriotism being the last refuge of scoundrels needs a rethink for the age of Putin, Murdoch, and Carlson.
    Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 14 Mar. 2022
  • There is a tension to the air and people: a mix of lingering fear, immense anger and deep patriotism.
    Phil McCausland, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2022
  • For even more patriotism, place small silver stars on each nail.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
  • The neighbors share their sense of patriotism, love of America and of course, fireworks.
    Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2023
  • As in Turkey, nothing appeals to Greek patriotism more than a good spat with an old foe.
    Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2022
  • This moment's era of good feeling and nationwide patriotism has been equated to the joy of 1998 when France won the World Cup on home ground.
    Karine Dessale, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2024
  • MacArthur’s statue is a symbol of patriotism that should be left alone.
    Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2022
  • By the way, Chuck, the other thing that was interesting in being there is that the commitment and the patriotism of the Ukrainians.
    NBC News, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Putting aside patriotism, their home is a police state.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022
  • In a sense, the new economic patriotism is a blend of culture and economics.
    Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
  • God forbid politicians are forced to be skeptical when they are forced to put their patriotism and careers on the line.
    Vincent Trometter, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Yet less than a year later, a tidal wave of patriotism arising out of the 9/11 attacks swept these divisions aside.
    Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2021
  • As voting is underway across the USA, what better way to show your patriotism than a sticker on your shirt?
    Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2022
  • At a point when the things that used to fill our hunger for purpose: faith, patriotism, family, hard work, these things have disappeared.
    Nbc Universal, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2023
  • There was a lot of patriotism, a lot of jingoism along with it, and reactionism as well.
    Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021

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