patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 
chiefly British ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
Examples of patriotic in a Sentence
A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Skyline views will offer a variety of vantage points for seeing sparks fly, a live DJ will be spinning patriotic and summer hits and there will be photo ops with Uncle Sam, along with rooftop TVs streaming the show from the Esplanade.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means some Fort Worth businesses may be closed for the patriotic holiday.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 June 2025
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
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