PATRIOTIC Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

patriotic

adjective

ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik

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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 Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on music milestones and patriotic pursuits. —

FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. —

Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Portugal fans can serve a dose of patriotic pride with Puma’s red and white pullover. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026 Americans, in their patriotic bubble, lionize the Super Bowl. —

Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patriotic

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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
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