as in nationalism
love and support for one's country
her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country
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Recent Examples of patriotism
In 1776, our Founding Fathers fought against precisely the kind of authoritarianism that MAGA adherents mistakenly equate with patriotism.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2024
While the twist at the end may turn off some viewers, the 1960s styling and pastiche of patriotism work well.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Zhong faced a wave of online vitriol earlier this year from nationalists who accused him of a lack of patriotism in a campaign that hit the price of shares of his beverage company.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Disney, both under Walt’s leadership and after his death, has long leveraged patriotism for the sake of its media content and park experiences.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2024
While the twist at the end may turn off some viewers, the 1960s styling and pastiche of patriotism work well.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Zhong faced a wave of online vitriol earlier this year from nationalists who accused him of a lack of patriotism in a campaign that hit the price of shares of his beverage company.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Disney, both under Walt’s leadership and after his death, has long leveraged patriotism for the sake of its media content and park experiences.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for patriotism
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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