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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The two discuss and explore how immigrants have shaped patriotic music.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The two discuss and explore how immigrants have shaped patriotic music.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
For free speech, this meant restricted access to archives, tighter state control of the media, and the promotion of a new patriotic narrative in which many aspects of World War II and Soviet state crimes were no longer open to public discussion.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The party of the president had no effect on Republican patriotic sentiment.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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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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