Americanism
noun
Amer·i·can·ism
ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌni-zəm 
-ˈmər-,
-ˈme-rə-
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American Legion Post 43 announces essay contest winners The student winners of Naperville American Legion Post 43’s 2025 Americanism Essay Contest, recognized for their exceptional writing and academic dedication, have been announced.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Then, fans come to Miami, which starkly contrasts with the Americanism of the stars and stripes at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Their difference from the norms of the nation—white, male, heterosexual, Christian—seemingly precludes them from the right to dissent that is supposed to be a part of Americanism.
—Viet Thanh Nguyễn, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
About democracy, equality, and Americanism, the Thernstroms retained their essential beliefs.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
The Exchange Club of Valparaiso will serve the local area and its residents through projects in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Programs, and the prevention of child abuse.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Mormons, like Catholics, faced questions about their Americanism.
—Hunter M. Hampton / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Parisians considered the specter of packed Metros, terrorism, crowds, random acts of Ugly Americanism, and headed for the Cote d’Azur or the Alps.
—Mark Zeigler, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
Today, Americanisms are easy for modern lexicographers to find because of the internet and access to large data sets.
—Sarah Ogilvie, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Then, fans come to Miami, which starkly contrasts with the Americanism of the stars and stripes at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Their difference from the norms of the nation—white, male, heterosexual, Christian—seemingly precludes them from the right to dissent that is supposed to be a part of Americanism.
—Viet Thanh Nguyễn, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
About democracy, equality, and Americanism, the Thernstroms retained their essential beliefs.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
The Exchange Club of Valparaiso will serve the local area and its residents through projects in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Programs, and the prevention of child abuse.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Mormons, like Catholics, faced questions about their Americanism.
—Hunter M. Hampton / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Parisians considered the specter of packed Metros, terrorism, crowds, random acts of Ugly Americanism, and headed for the Cote d’Azur or the Alps.
—Mark Zeigler, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
Today, Americanisms are easy for modern lexicographers to find because of the internet and access to large data sets.
—Sarah Ogilvie, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
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“Americanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americanism. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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Americanism
noun
Amer·i·can·ism
ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌniz-əm
1
: a word or meaning of a word that is common only in American English
2
: loyalty to the traditions, interests, or standards of the U.S.
3
: a custom or attitude common only to Americans
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