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
Flags were hung to mark moments of patriotism, protest, or grief.
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Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
The British, having escaped German occupation, could still indulge in military pomp; elsewhere in Western Europe, martial pride and overt patriotism were distasteful reminders of a dark past.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Hughes' postgame patriotism was a welcome sight for many American fans on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The list contains numerous texts promoting patriotism but does not include any material addressing ongoing antisemitism in America.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
The British, having escaped German occupation, could still indulge in military pomp; elsewhere in Western Europe, martial pride and overt patriotism were distasteful reminders of a dark past.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Hughes' postgame patriotism was a welcome sight for many American fans on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The list contains numerous texts promoting patriotism but does not include any material addressing ongoing antisemitism in America.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patriotism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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The activist summary is that Shakespeare might be used to advocate White nationalism.—
Simon Constable,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fingerhut said regardless of whether the violence is committed by someone inspired by homegrown white nationalism, by foreign terrorist groups or by overseas conflicts, the impact on the Jewish community is the same.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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