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.—
Christopher Hemphill
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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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It’s usually attributed to Ronald Reagan, the Republican hero who was nearly unimpeachable in his patriotism and his commitment to conservatism.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
As result, the NEA is now in the business of funding patriotism, according to several Chicago arts leaders.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Daniel Hodges, one of the officers who was injured on Jan. 6 after being pinned in a doorway of the Capitol and crushed, said Mr. Trump’s whitewashing of Jan. 6 was necessary to preserve his supporters’ belief in their own goodness and patriotism.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
And at an event of the century like the inauguration ceremony, Melania is expected to send a message of patriotism and confidence.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
As result, the NEA is now in the business of funding patriotism, according to several Chicago arts leaders.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Daniel Hodges, one of the officers who was injured on Jan. 6 after being pinned in a doorway of the Capitol and crushed, said Mr. Trump’s whitewashing of Jan. 6 was necessary to preserve his supporters’ belief in their own goodness and patriotism.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
And at an event of the century like the inauguration ceremony, Melania is expected to send a message of patriotism and confidence.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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