flag-waving
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A smiling Xi welcomed Trump at the Great Hall of the People for a red-carpet arrival ceremony featuring a military honor guard and flag-waving schoolchildren.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
A sea of flag-waving revelers would later fill the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
On Sunday, Perez whipped up thousands of rapturous flag-waving supporters at a launch event in Madrid where he vowed to attack corruption, crime and traditional politics.
From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025
For a party that has largely shunned flag-waving displays of national pride, this is a new departure.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
When the first group of Nimitz players took the field for the pre-game warm-up, the blue-clad, bell-ringing, flag-waving supporters rose to their feet.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
![]()