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
Thank you for your leadership, patriotism and selfless service to Nigeria.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
But flag-waving is not a one-holiday deal here: This borough of about 8,700 people was built on pillars of patriotism.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025
True patriotism is not defined by flag, colors or fireworks but in the work that is necessary to settle an account that is in default.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
At a moment when America’s national identity is in question — a stark division between the mass deportations sought by President Trump and those who seek to protect immigrants in their Bay Area communities — San Jose showed its diversity with pride and patriotism.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
But flag-waving is not a one-holiday deal here: This borough of about 8,700 people was built on pillars of patriotism.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025
True patriotism is not defined by flag, colors or fireworks but in the work that is necessary to settle an account that is in default.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
At a moment when America’s national identity is in question — a stark division between the mass deportations sought by President Trump and those who seek to protect immigrants in their Bay Area communities — San Jose showed its diversity with pride and patriotism.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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Rather than rely on simplistic caricature, Jude tells this story of Eastern European economic expansion, berserk nationalism, and the inability to create meaningful change with crushing relatability.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Online, people have joked about the parallels Trump’s second administration has had to George W. Bush’s presidency: the blind nationalism, the Islamophobia, the fearmongering around who does and does not legally reside here.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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