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as in nationalistic
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
most of the articles on the website are nationalist propaganda and not objective by any means
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as in patriotic
having or showing love and support for one's country
nationalist fervor is often at its highest when a country is at war
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as in patriot
one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country
a staunch nationalist who favored any policy that would give the country more power in the international arena
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The leftist Social Democratic Party topped the polls in Sunday’s vote and the far-right nationalist Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) came in second, ahead of the National Liberal Party.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Samantha Riedel, Them, 12 Sep. 2024
Far-right populists and nationalists — many of them allies of President-elect Donald Trump — have been tapping into the widespread public discontent about rising post-pandemic prices and immigration to increase their power in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, and elsewhere in Europe.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Despite the nationalist trend seen in recent Italian appointments, Kouoh’s selection marks a striking shift, signaling the event’s commitment to embracing diverse global perspectives in shaping the future of contemporary art.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The leftist Social Democratic Party topped the polls in Sunday’s vote and the far-right nationalist Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) came in second, ahead of the National Liberal Party.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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This alliance with Christian nationalists is one that Trump has cultivated for years, using the movement’s natural authoritarianism to propel his own bids for presidential power.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 12 Sep. 2024
Far-right populists and nationalists — many of them allies of President-elect Donald Trump — have been tapping into the widespread public discontent about rising post-pandemic prices and immigration to increase their power in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, and elsewhere in Europe.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The AfD, born in 2013 in opposition to the country’s bailouts of fellow European Union members after the financial crisis, had quickly evolved to focus on resisting the migrant surge that began nearly a decade ago, with frequently nationalistic and racist overtones.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
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Those who are sceptical fear that Shah, whose father Amit Shah is India's minister of home affairs and the right-hand man to nationalistic prime minster Narendra Modi, will be merely a mouthpiece for India.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In addition to its official appearances, the bald eagle can be seen today decorating all sorts of patriotic merchandise, serving as the mascot for hundreds of schools and even flying over major sporting events.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Though unavoidably associated with the oppressive regime of Park, Gen. Lee has been expertly written and performed as a patriotic hero defending the principles of honor and due process that underpin the nation.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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His example demonstrated true leadership and purposeful service, leaving an indelible mark on countless patriots who served alongside him.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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These patriots shouldn’t have to live in fear of political retribution for doing what’s right.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Nationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalist. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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