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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For Mann, the Great War was more than a contest among rival European powers or a patriotic cause.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
On Veterans Day White Castle will also serve its sliders in a patriotic package featuring 50 white stars on a navy-blue background.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump's rallies have continued with their showmanship, incorporating patriotic music, dramatic entrances and speeches aimed at reinforcing his anti-establishment message.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
To dismiss this outright as the director’s version of a patriotic, old-school Rank Organisation war movie, however, is to ignore the far more interesting movie happening right beneath your nose.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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