How to Use patriotism in a Sentence

patriotism

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  • You may not agree with him politically, but no one can question his patriotism.
  • Noory said he was called to the front by a sense of patriotism.
    — Natalya Kushnir, ABC News, 27 July 2022
  • At the same time, the patriotism that fueled the rush to military service in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks has dimmed.
    — Lolita C. Baldor, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Many see the flag as the ultimate symbol of pride and patriotism — and of the uniqueness of America.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 14 June 2023
  • As things get worse for Ivan in Ukraine, his mother’s patriotism deepens and her rage grows.
    — Erika Kinetz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The series was uneven, but the fights were balletic, and its smart stress-testing of the meaning of patriotism was well worth the watch alone.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Wisconsin was not in the bottom ten last year but dropped in patriotism this year.
    — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 4 July 2023
  • But deep down, Lockhart barely knows what to cling to apart from her patriotism.
    — Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • And the third reason is, this is going to redefine patriotism in the state of Maryland.
    — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2023
  • For even more patriotism, place small silver stars on each nail.
    — goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
  • The neighbors share their sense of patriotism, love of America and of course, fireworks.
    — Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2023
  • As in Turkey, nothing appeals to Greek patriotism more than a good spat with an old foe.
    — Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2022
  • In a sense, the new economic patriotism is a blend of culture and economics.
    — Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
  • As voting is underway across the USA, what better way to show your patriotism than a sticker on your shirt?
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2022
  • At a point when the things that used to fill our hunger for purpose: faith, patriotism, family, hard work, these things have disappeared.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2023
  • But a unifying sense of patriotism is hard to imagine today, let alone two years from now.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
  • Twenty-one years ago, in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, may have been the last time that the United States was openly – even defiantly – united, in pain and patriotism.
    — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2022
  • The uniforms this year, which were made in the U.S., draw inspiration from the host city of Paris blended with American patriotism.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 June 2024
  • The war also has tapped into a deep patriotism among Ukrainians.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022
  • The film also offers some edge-of-the-seat suspense, a fleeting romantic angle; and a heavy dose of emotions that do not start and end with patriotism alone.
    — Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The horns and brass, too, were in top form — casting warm halos in the first movement before swerving into shows of sneering mock patriotism.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • As Irish patriotism in the U.S. grew, annual parades of bagpipes, drums and dancing became the norm.
    — USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The people that came out of World War II realized how sports really was a breeding ground for patriotism.
    — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 16 June 2023
  • But this year, he was recognized for his patriotism, and his body was moved from the family plot to the national cemetery, with full honors.
    — Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • All these things are complementary to the province of war and friction, and they should be taught in classrooms along with the more heroic aspects of uniforms and flags, honor and patriotism.
    — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 9 May 2024
  • The first person to win the World Cup both as a player and a manager, Zagallo is for many Brazilian soccer fans a synonym of patriotism, grit and glory.
    — Tales Azzoni and Mauricio Savarese, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
  • And though Worcester never served in the military, no one questions his patriotism.
    — David Sharp, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2023
  • It was born of humiliating defeat — the 1950 World Cup loss by Brazil to tiny neighbor Uruguay — and unabashed patriotism.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Lady in Red, White, & Blue Thematic but not cheesy, this nod to patriotism is decidedly fresh.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 28 June 2024
  • In the vacuum of prescribed meaning, Americans have imbued the flag with their own: sacrifice, freedom, patriotism, nationalism, pride, disappointment and hope.
    — Rachel Barber, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2024

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