as in loyalist
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
the contention that true patriots would be willing to do anything for their country
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Recent Examples of patriot
His example demonstrated true leadership and purposeful service, leaving an indelible mark on countless patriots who served alongside him.
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Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
These patriots shouldn’t have to live in fear of political retribution for doing what’s right.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Bernie is a true patriot and the living embodiment of the American Dream.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
But Clegg’s post wasn’t just about positioning Meta AI as the patriot’s choice.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
These patriots shouldn’t have to live in fear of political retribution for doing what’s right.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Bernie is a true patriot and the living embodiment of the American Dream.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
But Clegg’s post wasn’t just about positioning Meta AI as the patriot’s choice.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for patriot
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“Patriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriot. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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