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
On a war of old; the identity of Jimmy Lai; Judge Webster vs. Kash Patel; patriotism vs. jingoism; and more
For many years after 2001, the New York City skyline was an affront to me.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
It was widely panned a lack of emotional depth in a romantic drama that aims at churning out the emotions of patriotism alongwith romance.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
A lot of people are driven by idealism, and a real willingness to help their country, and patriotism.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
To Warner, patriotism meant opposing extremism and encouraging tolerance.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
It was widely panned a lack of emotional depth in a romantic drama that aims at churning out the emotions of patriotism alongwith romance.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
A lot of people are driven by idealism, and a real willingness to help their country, and patriotism.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
To Warner, patriotism meant opposing extremism and encouraging tolerance.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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