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
Recent Examples on the Web
Accustomed to the comforting pre-1900 hagiography, critics — including newspaper columnists, politicians, and patriotic organizations — considered the new interpretation an affront.
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TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
America was back-back-back from the Carter malaise, with patriotic juices stirred, the industrial base invigorated, the Soviets startled, and soon thereafter, and much to the surprise of the best and brightest, the rich paying a still larger share of the nation’s tax bill.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
Many such internet personalities identify as patriotic citizen journalists uncovering real corruption.
—Ali Swenson and Melissa Goldin, Quartz, 6 Apr. 2024
Harvey said prosecutors will show the jury secret communications between anti-fascists from San Diego and Los Angeles that prove the defendants were always intent on committing violence against peaceful, patriotic protestors.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The hyper-French concept emerged only gradually—a brand identity as much as a patriotic conviction.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The Wales family, meanwhile, has always shown an aesthetic infinity for various shades of blue—a patriotic color that's part of the Union Jack.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
Supporters of Putin say that the pro-Western cultural elite which grew up after the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union is being cleared out and replaced by patriotic singers, writers and artists who will ensure Russia remains sovereign.
—Reuters, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Singers don’t hold a monopoly on ballpark gigs — Metallica, the Beach Boys and Carlos Santana have all done the patriotic gig — but vocalists are often the go-to.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
America was back-back-back from the Carter malaise, with patriotic juices stirred, the industrial base invigorated, the Soviets startled, and soon thereafter, and much to the surprise of the best and brightest, the rich paying a still larger share of the nation’s tax bill.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
Many such internet personalities identify as patriotic citizen journalists uncovering real corruption.
—Ali Swenson and Melissa Goldin, Quartz, 6 Apr. 2024
Harvey said prosecutors will show the jury secret communications between anti-fascists from San Diego and Los Angeles that prove the defendants were always intent on committing violence against peaceful, patriotic protestors.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The hyper-French concept emerged only gradually—a brand identity as much as a patriotic conviction.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The Wales family, meanwhile, has always shown an aesthetic infinity for various shades of blue—a patriotic color that's part of the Union Jack.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
Supporters of Putin say that the pro-Western cultural elite which grew up after the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union is being cleared out and replaced by patriotic singers, writers and artists who will ensure Russia remains sovereign.
—Reuters, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Singers don’t hold a monopoly on ballpark gigs — Metallica, the Beach Boys and Carlos Santana have all done the patriotic gig — but vocalists are often the go-to.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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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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