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
Olympians play for their country and companies want to align with patriotism.
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Daniel Kaplan, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Fourth, collect your tariff exemption and let the market reward you for your patriotism and service to your shareholders.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Kaplan, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Fourth, collect your tariff exemption and let the market reward you for your patriotism and service to your shareholders.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Take your patriotism on the road with you with this Fox News America travel mug.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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While Germany and greater Europe still grapple with issues of citizenship and nationalism, the building reminds its visitors of a painful past while simultaneously bringing to mind post-Cold War aspirations for political transparency and unity.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, as China faces its own challenges at home, where the ruling Communist Party is grappling with a slowing economy and persistent unemployment, some observers wonder whether drumming up nationalism as a distraction strategy could push China into an even more aggressive stance.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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