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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This cannot be until Americans of every section, of broadest patriotism and best and wisest citizenship, not only see the defect in our country’s armor but take the necessary steps to remedy it.
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Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
Some bonds exceed first place or second place, and exceed patriotism.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s patriotism in Patton, for sure, but there’s also a bit of wariness regarding what, exactly, makes a hero.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
To James, this reaction underscored a broader cultural divide—whereas other communities have historical experiences of oppression and resistance, mainstream white American culture often centers on patriotism and competition.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
Some bonds exceed first place or second place, and exceed patriotism.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s patriotism in Patton, for sure, but there’s also a bit of wariness regarding what, exactly, makes a hero.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
To James, this reaction underscored a broader cultural divide—whereas other communities have historical experiences of oppression and resistance, mainstream white American culture often centers on patriotism and competition.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patriotism
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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