as in nationalism
love and support for one's country
her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country
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Recent Examples of patriotism
Twenty-three years later, Lutnick, who President-elect Donald Trump just nominated to be commerce secretary, still sees himself as a model of patriotism and determination.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But to take his point about patriotism further, Lucroy revealed a story about when he was asked during his playing days in MLB to kneel for the national anthem.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump's supporters are ignoring his lack of patriotism and his disregard for the country's founding principles, according to comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The Americana trend that struck fashion during the Paris Summer Olympics is an example of consumers’ changing mindsets around patriotism and superpower nations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But to take his point about patriotism further, Lucroy revealed a story about when he was asked during his playing days in MLB to kneel for the national anthem.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump's supporters are ignoring his lack of patriotism and his disregard for the country's founding principles, according to comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The Americana trend that struck fashion during the Paris Summer Olympics is an example of consumers’ changing mindsets around patriotism and superpower nations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for patriotism
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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