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
Recent Examples on the Web
Though no more realistic than a QT debauch or Matthew Vaughn’s ludicrous Kingsman franchise, Ritchie’s movie refashions such adolescent sadism so that this patriotic violence feels larky.
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Armond White, National Review, 19 Apr. 2024
Groups use patriotic slogans to draw people in and including website links on their flyers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
Some are patriotic volunteers; others are just trying to survive.
—Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2024
The Kremlin will likely respond to this challenge by attempting to co-opt these groups, and channel their patriotic zeal into politically acceptable activities.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Accustomed to the comforting pre-1900 hagiography, critics — including newspaper columnists, politicians, and patriotic organizations — considered the new interpretation an affront.
—TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
America was back-back-back from the Carter malaise, with patriotic juices stirred, the industrial base invigorated, the Soviets startled, and soon thereafter, and much to the surprise of the best and brightest, the rich paying a still larger share of the nation’s tax bill.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
Many such internet personalities identify as patriotic citizen journalists uncovering real corruption.
—Ali Swenson and Melissa Goldin, Quartz, 6 Apr. 2024
Harvey said prosecutors will show the jury secret communications between anti-fascists from San Diego and Los Angeles that prove the defendants were always intent on committing violence against peaceful, patriotic protestors.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 19 Apr. 2024
Groups use patriotic slogans to draw people in and including website links on their flyers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
Some are patriotic volunteers; others are just trying to survive.
—Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2024
The Kremlin will likely respond to this challenge by attempting to co-opt these groups, and channel their patriotic zeal into politically acceptable activities.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Accustomed to the comforting pre-1900 hagiography, critics — including newspaper columnists, politicians, and patriotic organizations — considered the new interpretation an affront.
—TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
America was back-back-back from the Carter malaise, with patriotic juices stirred, the industrial base invigorated, the Soviets startled, and soon thereafter, and much to the surprise of the best and brightest, the rich paying a still larger share of the nation’s tax bill.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
Many such internet personalities identify as patriotic citizen journalists uncovering real corruption.
—Ali Swenson and Melissa Goldin, Quartz, 6 Apr. 2024
Harvey said prosecutors will show the jury secret communications between anti-fascists from San Diego and Los Angeles that prove the defendants were always intent on committing violence against peaceful, patriotic protestors.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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