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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The war has still fostered greater patriotism among Ukrainians, stiffened their resolve to fight for their freedom, and deepened their desire to escape Russia’s orbit and become a secure and prosperous country within the EU.
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Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Nast’s original vision for Santa coursed with patriotism, featuring a Captain America-esque Stars-and-Stripes theme.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Nast’s original vision for Santa coursed with patriotism, featuring a Captain America-esque Stars-and-Stripes theme.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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 31 Jan. 2025.
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