as in loyalist
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
the contention that true patriots would be willing to do anything for their country
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Recent Examples of patriot
But far from celebrating or sanctifying the throwing off of English rule, the story’s shocking ending portrays the patriots as a fiendish mob, and casts doubt on the bedrock American faith in prosperity.
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John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Happy Flag Day, fellow patriots!
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Is there any hope other than the provision of more patriots?
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
At the eleventh hour, country star Toby Keith, rock band 3 Doors Down, and perennial patriot Lee Greenwood all ultimately signed on.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
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John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Happy Flag Day, fellow patriots!
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Is there any hope other than the provision of more patriots?
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
At the eleventh hour, country star Toby Keith, rock band 3 Doors Down, and perennial patriot Lee Greenwood all ultimately signed on.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriot
Noun
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The city’s legislature is filled with Beijing loyalists after an electoral overhaul.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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These loyalists profoundly impact our security, our economy and our quality of life.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Barton’s pseudo-scholarship furnished Christian nationalists with valuable ammunition, but the movement needed foot soldiers.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Patrick said Democrats accuse Republicans of being Christian nationalists.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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“Patriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriot. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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