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 pieces on patriotism as a kind of madness, on the long history of Polish and Russian colonizations and cultural appropriations of Ukraine, on the ways communities fantasize and share their daydreams, and others, Janion creates wormholes between past and present.
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Steak ‘n Shake is flexing its patriotism, promising the biggest display allowed.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
Not for the first time, a tussle broke out over the word patriotism.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Following Smoot’s lead, the church embraced the trappings of American patriotism and doubled down against plural marriage.
—Konden Smith Hansen, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Steak ‘n Shake is flexing its patriotism, promising the biggest display allowed.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
Not for the first time, a tussle broke out over the word patriotism.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Following Smoot’s lead, the church embraced the trappings of American patriotism and doubled down against plural marriage.
—Konden Smith Hansen, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patriotism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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As real-world tensions close in, both families are forced to confront the realities of loyalty, nationalism and friendship.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Monday's Sharm El-Sheikh summit in Egypt highlighted the resilience of Palestinian nationalism.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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