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
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A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
To the show’s credit, though, Matt isn’t just heralded as a patriotic hero who’s right about everything.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Jan. 2025
Stay warm while still showing your patriotic spirit.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Gunn celebrated Momoa's casting by sharing a very patriotic art piece of Lobo on Twitter/X and Threads.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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