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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 expected leadership bid of the nationalistic Takaichi will also be closely watched by Japan's powerful neighbour China.
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Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Modi is as nationalistic as Xi, and is no doubt irritated at the confidence and pushiness of its great eastern neighbor.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Red and black symbolism is highly popular among nationalistic Ukrainians and features on the symbols of many Ukrainian military units.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
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Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Modi is as nationalistic as Xi, and is no doubt irritated at the confidence and pushiness of its great eastern neighbor.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Red and black symbolism is highly popular among nationalistic Ukrainians and features on the symbols of many Ukrainian military units.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalistic
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The event features distinguished guests, ceremonial presentations, patriotic music, and community fellowship.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The move puts Steak 'n Shake in the company of other businesses that have been embracing patriotic displays.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aspirations of ‘Japan’s Thatcher’ Takaichi has long championed conservative policies, rooted in nationalist and traditionalist ideals.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jamal Nazzal, a spokesperson for the Palestinian political and nationalist movement Fatah, slammed Marzouk’s remarks.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Nationalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalistic. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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