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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Video of the almost outlandishly patriotic show featured a choir, flag spinners, aerial silk performers, and live doves.
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
Those include gold flourishes throughout the Oval Office, patriotic touches and massive flag poles outside.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Beyoncé’s shows underline those messages further, while referencing additional Black history and traditional patriotic imagery.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
This new Democratic Party, along with patriotic independents, will lead America to prosperity and compassion and a return to sanity.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
Those include gold flourishes throughout the Oval Office, patriotic touches and massive flag poles outside.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Beyoncé’s shows underline those messages further, while referencing additional Black history and traditional patriotic imagery.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
This new Democratic Party, along with patriotic independents, will lead America to prosperity and compassion and a return to sanity.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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