as in nationalism
love and support for one's country
her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country
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Recent Examples of patriotism
And one of the things that is really striking is the low price that a lot of Americans are willing to sell their patriotism for and their allegiance for.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
His life was rooted in devotion to public service, patriotism, a love of the law, and a passion for education.
—Dara Kam, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Leon’s Triathlon is a 42-year-old area tradition that pays tribute to patriotism and sports.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
His life was rooted in devotion to public service, patriotism, a love of the law, and a passion for education.
—Dara Kam, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Leon’s Triathlon is a 42-year-old area tradition that pays tribute to patriotism and sports.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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In its century of existence, the Palestinian Arab movement has arguably had a mere three leaders: Abbas, Arafat, and Arafat’s distant cousin, Amin al Husseini, the founding father of Palestinian nationalism.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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For Modi, who swept to power more than a decade ago on a ticket of nationalism and a promise of future greatness, investments in infrastructure like the Chenab Bridge and the broader rail link project can be seen as a powerful tool for social integration and political influence.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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