as in nationalistic
having or showing love and support for one's country
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Recent Examples of patriotic
Fox Nation will feature patriotic programming and exclusive subscriber offerings.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
Visiting New York shortly after September 11th, Habermas was alienated by an upsurge of patriotic blather and xenophobia.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The gathering has always acknowledged Independence Day, but Hartford Bonanza is even more patriotic this year due to the national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
So ended the second bout of last night’s UFC 250, the extravaganza of squirting blood and patriotic kitsch that took place—to the stupefaction of all, including a giddy Joe Rogan—on the South Lawn of the White House.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
Visiting New York shortly after September 11th, Habermas was alienated by an upsurge of patriotic blather and xenophobia.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The gathering has always acknowledged Independence Day, but Hartford Bonanza is even more patriotic this year due to the national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
So ended the second bout of last night’s UFC 250, the extravaganza of squirting blood and patriotic kitsch that took place—to the stupefaction of all, including a giddy Joe Rogan—on the South Lawn of the White House.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotic
Adjective
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To add nationalistic insult to injury, the head of Wardex isn’t even American.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In this way, the two most powerful leaders in the world, both of whom are pursuing nationalistic economic programs, could be on track to make their respective countries economically weaker.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Vannacci’s rise comes as far-right and nationalist parties gain ground across Europe, reshaping the political landscape and focusing on polarizing issues like migration and security.—
Giada Zampano,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s accession process was long stymied by Hungary, under stridently nationalist former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was considered Russia’s strongest ally in Europe and possible threat to the EU project.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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