patriotism
noun
pa·tri·ot·ism
ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm 
chiefly British ˈpa-
: love for or devotion to one's country
Although poles apart ideologically, they are both unashamed of their patriotism.—
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Examples of patriotism in a Sentence
You may not agree with him politically, but no one can question his patriotism.
They supported the war with a fierce patriotism.
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Twenty-three years later, Lutnick, who President-elect Donald Trump just nominated to be commerce secretary, still sees himself as a model of patriotism and determination.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But to take his point about patriotism further, Lucroy revealed a story about when he was asked during his playing days in MLB to kneel for the national anthem.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump's supporters are ignoring his lack of patriotism and his disregard for the country's founding principles, according to comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The Americana trend that struck fashion during the Paris Summer Olympics is an example of consumers’ changing mindsets around patriotism and superpower nations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But to take his point about patriotism further, Lucroy revealed a story about when he was asked during his playing days in MLB to kneel for the national anthem.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump's supporters are ignoring his lack of patriotism and his disregard for the country's founding principles, according to comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The Americana trend that struck fashion during the Paris Summer Olympics is an example of consumers’ changing mindsets around patriotism and superpower nations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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patriotism
noun
pa·tri·ot·ism
ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌtiz-əm
: love of one's own country
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