patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 
chiefly British ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
Examples of patriotic in a Sentence
A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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The family press was also active in publishing patriotic materials, like a petition from the Virginia House of Burgesses protesting taxes imposed by Parliament.
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Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Of course, the PGA Tour started with a patriotic graphic of Bradley.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Fortunately for Carney and the Liberals, Trump’s economic and verbal attacks on our neighbor to the North has served for the most part to unite patriotic Canadians of all leanings.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
What species of patriotic raptor are Jackie and Shadow, the webcam-famous Big Bear birds who welcomed their first hatchling Monday night?
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Of course, the PGA Tour started with a patriotic graphic of Bradley.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Fortunately for Carney and the Liberals, Trump’s economic and verbal attacks on our neighbor to the North has served for the most part to unite patriotic Canadians of all leanings.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
What species of patriotic raptor are Jackie and Shadow, the webcam-famous Big Bear birds who welcomed their first hatchling Monday night?
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patriotic
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
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