as in loyalist
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
the contention that true patriots would be willing to do anything for their country
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Recent Examples of patriot
The Ukrainians have been hard-fighting patriots to prevent the takeover of their nation, keep their people energized in war.
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NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
At the same time in the same woods, Jamie (Sam Heughan) confides in Roger (Richard Rankin), sharing that, according to Frank’s book, a battle is coming to the back country, and the patriots win.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Alarmed by a recent incursion of Italian patriots into Savoy from France, the king did nothing, apparently as Mazzini had hoped.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Something ugly and cruel, something most American patriots would reject.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
At the same time in the same woods, Jamie (Sam Heughan) confides in Roger (Richard Rankin), sharing that, according to Frank’s book, a battle is coming to the back country, and the patriots win.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Alarmed by a recent incursion of Italian patriots into Savoy from France, the king did nothing, apparently as Mazzini had hoped.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Something ugly and cruel, something most American patriots would reject.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriot
Noun
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Dhillon currently serves as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and is known as a staunch loyalist to the president.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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More like a memo from the dictator, telling gullible loyalists what to think.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two of its most high-profile residents have been described as Christian nationalists in local media.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Wilson, its most prominent leader, identifies as a Christian nationalist and preached at the Pentagon in February at Hegseth’s invitation.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Patriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriot. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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