as in nationalistic
having or showing love and support for one's country
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Chiles posted a photo of the gift to her Instagram Stories on July 17, showing fans her patriotic plaque.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna – the patriotic Queen conch and spiny lobster, too.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump‘s newest business venture is selling patriotic guitars, some of which will bear his signature.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
The Lake County Ladies Chorus performed patriotic songs to kick off the event.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna – the patriotic Queen conch and spiny lobster, too.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump‘s newest business venture is selling patriotic guitars, some of which will bear his signature.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
The Lake County Ladies Chorus performed patriotic songs to kick off the event.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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