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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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
The American flag knitted into the sweater is stylish and patriotic all at once.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Thank you to the patriotic CBP men and women who work every day to make this country safe again.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Wakim delivers a standup-esque monologue about how young people don’t feel patriotic.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 2 May. 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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