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as in patriotic
having or showing love and support for one's country
a nationalistic display of the country's flag at all civic events
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as in nationalist
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
a nationalistic economic policy that raises up enormous barriers against the importation of goods from other countries
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Recent Examples of nationalistic
The nationalistic turn has been some years in the making.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Although Disney executives have expressed optimism about summer booking for the parks this year, the trade war and the administration’s generally nationalistic worldview has increased anti-U.S. sentiment abroad.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
A couple Americans — Andy Ruiz and Deontay Wilder — provided nationalistic hope (and some U.S.A. chants) but their legacies mostly fizzled out.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Cameron described Putin as deeply nationalistic, anti-Western and anti-democratic and said the Russian leader couldn’t be trusted.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Although Disney executives have expressed optimism about summer booking for the parks this year, the trade war and the administration’s generally nationalistic worldview has increased anti-U.S. sentiment abroad.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
A couple Americans — Andy Ruiz and Deontay Wilder — provided nationalistic hope (and some U.S.A. chants) but their legacies mostly fizzled out.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Cameron described Putin as deeply nationalistic, anti-Western and anti-democratic and said the Russian leader couldn’t be trusted.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalistic
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The Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs and doves will be released.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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There will be speakers, a wreath presentation, dove release, torpedo display, patriotic music and more.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, rising nationalist sentiment and government emphasis on national security in China have led to a shift in perception about the value of American versus Chinese universities.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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That is, the second Trump administration should marry nationalist priorities with regional leadership.—
Santiago Vidal Calvo,
National Review,
21 May 2025
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“Nationalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalistic. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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