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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In addition to its official appearances, the bald eagle can be seen today decorating all sorts of patriotic merchandise, serving as the mascot for hundreds of schools and even flying over major sporting events.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Though unavoidably associated with the oppressive regime of Park, Gen. Lee has been expertly written and performed as a patriotic hero defending the principles of honor and due process that underpin the nation.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
The roundel symbol, an insignia displayed on aircraft across all U.S. military branches, is featured prominently on the shoulders of this patriotic very look of red, white and blue.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Penny did not testify, but several of his relatives, friends and fellow Marines did — describing him as an upstanding, patriotic and empathetic man.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Though unavoidably associated with the oppressive regime of Park, Gen. Lee has been expertly written and performed as a patriotic hero defending the principles of honor and due process that underpin the nation.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
The roundel symbol, an insignia displayed on aircraft across all U.S. military branches, is featured prominently on the shoulders of this patriotic very look of red, white and blue.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Penny did not testify, but several of his relatives, friends and fellow Marines did — describing him as an upstanding, patriotic and empathetic man.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 1 Jan. 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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