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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The annual outdoor event at Union Station features a Kansas City Symphony concert with heavy emphasis on patriotic music, plus fireworks.
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Dan Kelly
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The program also features patriotic music performances.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
This week, Carlos Alcaraz took over clay season without hitting a ball, a very patriotic fuel source was key to one player’s Italian Open run and the lawsuit hanging over professional tennis took a new twist.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The Disney World version of Soarin’ Across America ends with Epcot’s Spaceship Earth attraction illuminated in red, white, and blue and Tinker Bell sprinkling pixie dust on the Florida theme park as patriotic fireworks explode overhead.
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Dan Kelly
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The program also features patriotic music performances.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
This week, Carlos Alcaraz took over clay season without hitting a ball, a very patriotic fuel source was key to one player’s Italian Open run and the lawsuit hanging over professional tennis took a new twist.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The Disney World version of Soarin’ Across America ends with Epcot’s Spaceship Earth attraction illuminated in red, white, and blue and Tinker Bell sprinkling pixie dust on the Florida theme park as patriotic fireworks explode overhead.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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