as in nationalism
love and support for one's country
her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country
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Recent Examples of patriotism
There’s been a lot of conversation in recent years about athletes, the national anthem and patriotism.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
No matter whether the player had never been to Haiti, such as Lecroix, was born in Haiti, such as Louicius Deedson and Carl Fred Sainte, or just visited Haiti, such as Derrick Etienne, their patriotism was undeniable.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Now, seemingly under pressure from the economic fallout from the war with Iran, Modi has framed ordinary consumer choices, such as buying less petrol and choosing work-from-home, as acts of patriotism.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
The stories, gathered by Fox News personalities, reflect on what America and this summer’s America 250 celebrations mean, in an attempt to remember the country’s heritage and boost patriotism.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
No matter whether the player had never been to Haiti, such as Lecroix, was born in Haiti, such as Louicius Deedson and Carl Fred Sainte, or just visited Haiti, such as Derrick Etienne, their patriotism was undeniable.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Now, seemingly under pressure from the economic fallout from the war with Iran, Modi has framed ordinary consumer choices, such as buying less petrol and choosing work-from-home, as acts of patriotism.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
The stories, gathered by Fox News personalities, reflect on what America and this summer’s America 250 celebrations mean, in an attempt to remember the country’s heritage and boost patriotism.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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And last year, Vice President Vance scolded his German hosts at the Munich Security Conference for isolating hard-right parties that organize around white nationalism.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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But more recently, Japan-bashing has become the core of a strident Chinese nationalism, with disastrous consequences.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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