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
And there was some serious patriotism at the U.S.'s first game of the tournament against Paraguay, and here is the definitive power ranking of the top 5 patriotic fans spotted in and around Los Angeles Stadium (or as it's known during non-World Cup times, SoFi Stadium).
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Indeed, one of the lessons of the original China Shock was that private capital has no patriotism.
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semafor.com,
9 June 2026
While the curators do present a contested America, the museum also has something to say about patriotism, says Barron Bailly.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
At a global economic forum in St. Petersburg, Putin insists Russian forces are advancing, doubles down on seizing all of Donetsk and frames the conflict as a test of national patriotism.
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James Jordan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Indeed, one of the lessons of the original China Shock was that private capital has no patriotism.
—
semafor.com,
9 June 2026
While the curators do present a contested America, the museum also has something to say about patriotism, says Barron Bailly.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
At a global economic forum in St. Petersburg, Putin insists Russian forces are advancing, doubles down on seizing all of Donetsk and frames the conflict as a test of national patriotism.
—
James Jordan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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The issue, protesters said, is less about nationalism than about protecting an industry that relies on specialized expertise honed over many years.
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Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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