patriotism
noun
Christopher Hemphill
Examples of patriotism in a Sentence
Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 June 2024
With more country music on the air and the genre gaining a reputation for patriotism, servicemembers began purchasing more country records.
—Joseph M. Thompson / Made By History, TIME, 6 June 2024
Principle trumps even patriotism and love of country for these noble warriors who fight for everything just and good.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2024
That has often worked to the advantage of the party, which uses financial incentives, appeals to patriotism and sometimes threats, such as to their jobs, to mobilize officials and ordinary people alike.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 25 May 2024
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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