How to Use patriotism in a Sentence

patriotism

noun
  • They supported the war with a fierce patriotism.
  • You may not agree with him politically, but no one can question his patriotism.
  • Noory said he was called to the front by a sense of patriotism.
    — Natalya Kushnir, ABC News, 27 July 2022
  • Mars is in Cancer, the sign of home — and the sign of patriotism, which is pride of home on a larger scale.
    — Holiday Mathis, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2021
  • While the twist at the end may turn off some viewers, the 1960s styling and pastiche of patriotism work well.
    — Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • With pride and patriotism stretched end zone to end zone, Trump sat on the Army side of the field in the first half and crossed the field to the Navy side for the second half.
    — Dan Gelston, The Denver Post, 14 Dec. 2019
  • With pride and patriotism stretched end zone to end zone, Trump sat on the Army side of the field in the first half and crossed the field to the Navy side for the second half.
    — Dan Gelston, Houston Chronicle, 14 Dec. 2019
  • The messages of peace and patriotism weren't just on stage.
    — Joshua Bowling, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2021
  • At the same time, the patriotism that fueled the rush to military service in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks has dimmed.
    — Lolita C. Baldor, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The witty and wise Mark Twain knew a thing or two about patriotism.
    — J.d. Crowe | Jdcrowe@al.com, al, 14 June 2020
  • At the same time, the patriotism that fueled the rush to military service in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks has dimmed.
    — Lolita C. Baldor, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Wren and Soane spaces shine in a salute to British patriotism.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The holiday marks a day of pride and patriotism in the country.
    — Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 5 May 2021
  • At the time the country was united with grief and swelling patriotism, and his rhetoric was poorly timed.
    — Jeff Cornell, Variety, 3 Sep. 2021
  • This is often the case with people who make a big show of patriotism.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
  • The messages were of patriotism and the sacrifices of war.
    — Paul R. Messinger, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2022
  • The Olympics can be full of odd stories and often rote patriotism.
    — Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 17 July 2021
  • Many see the flag as the ultimate symbol of pride and patriotism — and of the uniqueness of America.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 14 June 2023
  • And that’s a more powerful display of patriotism than a flag pin stuck on a lapel.
    — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2020
  • But this is the moment and this is the issue that demands a higher patriotism.
    — Dan Coats, Star Tribune, 18 Sep. 2020
  • That patriotism and love of service were part of the crowd’s common language.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2021
  • As things get worse for Ivan in Ukraine, his mother’s patriotism deepens and her rage grows.
    — Erika Kinetz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Witness the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol in the name of patriotism.
    — Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2021
  • The series was uneven, but the fights were balletic, and its smart stress-testing of the meaning of patriotism was well worth the watch alone.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This gorgeous wreath comes packed with patriotism and will only take a few moments of your time to craft.
    — Hunter Boyce, ajc, 11 May 2022
  • The president of Cyprus even appealed to a sense of patriotism.
    — Barry Hatton, ajc, 3 July 2021
  • The president of Cyprus even appealed to a sense of patriotism.
    — Barry Hatton, Star Tribune, 3 July 2021
  • Wisconsin was not in the bottom ten last year but dropped in patriotism this year.
    — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 4 July 2023
  • But deep down, Lockhart barely knows what to cling to apart from her patriotism.
    — Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The Hamptons are heating up for Memorial Day, a three day weekend packed with pop-ups, parties and patriotism.
    — Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025

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