patriots

NOUN

person who loves his or her country

Synonyms

STRONG

flag-waver jingoist loyalist nationalist partisan patrioteer volunteer

WEAK

good citizen statesperson ultranationalist

Antonyms

WEAK

expatriot traitor

Example Sentences

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But a state analysis after the Patriots’ thrilling comeback win said it was “impossible” to tell if Texas taxpayers broke even on their investments.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Diggs had three catches for 37 yards in the Patriots’ 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Reports of their split spread following the Patriots’ loss at Super Bowl LX.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

After the Patriots’ first touchdown, there was “absolutely mind-numbing volatility,” Kane said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Patriots’ games are my time with Lenny anyway.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden