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
Feinberg had been an unusual investor, and a good fit for this administration, because of his outspoken patriotism and investments in the gun business.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Singing cowboys like Gene Autry and Western actor John Wayne became synonymous with patriotism, further forging the link between cowboys and American identity.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Help restore, patriotism and love of country for the people of Concord.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Thinking of patriotism this way ties it more closely to solidarity.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Singing cowboys like Gene Autry and Western actor John Wayne became synonymous with patriotism, further forging the link between cowboys and American identity.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Help restore, patriotism and love of country for the people of Concord.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Thinking of patriotism this way ties it more closely to solidarity.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriotism
nationalism
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However, Starbucks has struggled in recent years, along with other Western companies that have lost ground to local rivals amid rising nationalism and reluctance to pay premiums for foreign brands.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints, Make America Great Again priorities and a push for Christian nationalism in the classroom.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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