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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
As real-world tensions close in, both families are forced to confront the realities of loyalty, nationalism and friendship.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
But Stowe was a more complicated figure than the sentimentalist label would belie, and her embrace of Brown’s actions has much to teach us about Christian nationalism and Stowe herself.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Sandinista ideology blended Marxism, liberalism, and nationalism, borrowing ideas from both sides of the Iron Curtain.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
The rise of authoritarianism, xenophobia and nationalism is also fueling young people’s desire to act, as opportunities that were once available to their parents’ generations have nearly disappeared.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
But Stowe was a more complicated figure than the sentimentalist label would belie, and her embrace of Brown’s actions has much to teach us about Christian nationalism and Stowe herself.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Sandinista ideology blended Marxism, liberalism, and nationalism, borrowing ideas from both sides of the Iron Curtain.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
The rise of authoritarianism, xenophobia and nationalism is also fueling young people’s desire to act, as opportunities that were once available to their parents’ generations have nearly disappeared.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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Singing cowboys like Gene Autry and Western actor John Wayne became synonymous with patriotism, further forging the link between cowboys and American identity.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Help restore, patriotism and love of country for the people of Concord.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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