as in loyalists
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
the contention that true patriots would be willing to do anything for their country
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Recent Examples of patriots
The Ukrainians have been hard-fighting patriots to prevent the takeover of their nation, keep their people energized in war.
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NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
At the same time in the same woods, Jamie (Sam Heughan) confides in Roger (Richard Rankin), sharing that, according to Frank’s book, a battle is coming to the back country, and the patriots win.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Something ugly and cruel, something most American patriots would reject.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
All of this, and so much more, is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hard-working patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity’s backs.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
All of this and so much more is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hardworking patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity's backs.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
All of this, and so much more, is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hard-working patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity's backs.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Liu's win on Thursday has ensured Gu will ski upon the backdrop of viral, and often unflattering, comparisons to Liu by American patriots on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
These immigration and customs enforcement officers are red-blooded American patriots doing a tough job to keep our nation safe.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
At the same time in the same woods, Jamie (Sam Heughan) confides in Roger (Richard Rankin), sharing that, according to Frank’s book, a battle is coming to the back country, and the patriots win.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Something ugly and cruel, something most American patriots would reject.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
All of this, and so much more, is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hard-working patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity’s backs.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
All of this and so much more is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hardworking patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity's backs.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
All of this, and so much more, is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hard-working patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity's backs.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Liu's win on Thursday has ensured Gu will ski upon the backdrop of viral, and often unflattering, comparisons to Liu by American patriots on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
These immigration and customs enforcement officers are red-blooded American patriots doing a tough job to keep our nation safe.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriots
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If Marriott and Hilton loyalists would rather use or earn points, the Four Points by Sheraton Brunswick, Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick, and Hampton Inn & Suites Brunswick are also options.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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So far, regime loyalists have publicly shown little concern over the new leader’s absence, appearing content to wait for his eventual emergence.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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For one, Pashtun nationalists will always have problems with a border that slices their heartland in two.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Patriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriots. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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