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
After two friends rowed him across the Charles River, Revere confirmed that his fellow patriots in Charlestown had seen the lantern signals and dispatched messengers.
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Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Each thing serves as the cartoonishly exaggerated marker of an identity: berserker populist patriot, effete rich man, savvy dealmaker.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
In the end, the patriots overwhelmed the British and the British loyalists, including the Ethiopian Regiment.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
These are patriots who were tossed to the curb and told not to let the door hit them on the way out.
—Sarah Elfreth, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Each thing serves as the cartoonishly exaggerated marker of an identity: berserker populist patriot, effete rich man, savvy dealmaker.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
In the end, the patriots overwhelmed the British and the British loyalists, including the Ethiopian Regiment.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
These are patriots who were tossed to the curb and told not to let the door hit them on the way out.
—Sarah Elfreth, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriot
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Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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While his national approval ratings are fair, Vance’s political stock has certainly improved with Trump loyalists.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What To Know Exit poll results on Sunday showed Simion, a nationalist who has voiced support for President Donald Trump, leading with 30 percent, or more, of the vote.—
Peter Aitken
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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Since the terrorist attack — in which all but one of those killed were Hindu tourists — Hindu nationalists, including officials in Mr. Modi’s party, have used the assault to expand their demonization of Muslims.—
Showkat Nanda Atul Loke,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Patriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriot. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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