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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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Only 18 percent of young Americans are proud of this country and want to be patriotic.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Earlier in the night, Boone announced his sophomore album, American Heart, out June 20 after playing the title track in front of a patriotic display.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
His first step is to establish a patriotic presidential image possessed of statesmanlike abilities along with a visceral understanding and knowledge of domestic and international affairs.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Only 18 percent of young Americans are proud of this country and want to be patriotic.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Earlier in the night, Boone announced his sophomore album, American Heart, out June 20 after playing the title track in front of a patriotic display.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
His first step is to establish a patriotic presidential image possessed of statesmanlike abilities along with a visceral understanding and knowledge of domestic and international affairs.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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