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patriotism

[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm, pa-] / ˈpeɪ tri əˌtɪz əm, ˈpæ- /
NOUN
love of one's country
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White House officials insist that IndyCar and the UFC are extremely popular with everyday Americans: the race and the fights will be exuberant celebrations of patriotism and pride, they say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Reading Mr. Perl-Rosenthal makes one long for a time when nationalist platitudes and uncritical patriotism were suspect—and when the Fourth of July was both a celebration and a challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"It is a celebration of life and a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, courage, and the will to keep fighting for America."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Section 2 comes out of one of the most poignant exemplars of patriotism and love of country I can point to in our history.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Music, song, poetry, and literature also raised everybody’s spirits—and could be used to express determination and to show patriotism.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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