as in nationalistic
having or showing love and support for one's country
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Recent Examples of patriotic
Only 18 percent of young Americans are proud of this country and want to be patriotic.
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Earlier in the night, Boone announced his sophomore album, American Heart, out June 20 after playing the title track in front of a patriotic display.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
His first step is to establish a patriotic presidential image possessed of statesmanlike abilities along with a visceral understanding and knowledge of domestic and international affairs.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Backed by rapper Pitbull, and with bikes decked in boldly patriotic Stars & Stripes livery, the team looked set to bring All-American-style razzmatazz to motorcycle racing’s international premier class.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Earlier in the night, Boone announced his sophomore album, American Heart, out June 20 after playing the title track in front of a patriotic display.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
His first step is to establish a patriotic presidential image possessed of statesmanlike abilities along with a visceral understanding and knowledge of domestic and international affairs.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Backed by rapper Pitbull, and with bikes decked in boldly patriotic Stars & Stripes livery, the team looked set to bring All-American-style razzmatazz to motorcycle racing’s international premier class.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotic
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This direction is far from assured, but neither is a planet-wide retreat into nationalistic trenches.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yet in the years after World War II, many Germans were in varying degrees unrepentant, nationalistic or self-justifying.—
Gary J. Bass,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Spain has emerged as a model in Europe, enacting progressive reforms on climate, gender equity, and labor while holding fast against growing nationalist movements.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Christian nationalist movement also shares many beliefs with far-right extremists who cite Bonhoeffer to justify violence, including the notion that Christians are being persecuted.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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