patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 
chiefly British ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
Examples of patriotic in a Sentence
A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Thousands cheered, and a band played patriotic music when Air Force One flew over the famed track, a flyover that was simultaneously shown on big screens.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Huawei’s transformation, coupled with strong patriotic sentiment among some Chinese people, has powered its rise.
—John Liu, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
These two are miles apart in their experiences, one killing for sport and the other for patriotic duty.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Thousands cheered and a band played patriotic music when Air Force One flew over the famed track, a flyover that was simultaneously shown on big screens.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Huawei’s transformation, coupled with strong patriotic sentiment among some Chinese people, has powered its rise.
—John Liu, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
These two are miles apart in their experiences, one killing for sport and the other for patriotic duty.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Thousands cheered and a band played patriotic music when Air Force One flew over the famed track, a flyover that was simultaneously shown on big screens.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
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