Synonyms of devoteenext
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees. a group of religious devotees
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The show was both a touchstone and a lightning rod for its depiction of a group of millennial young women in New York, with its vocal haters often louder than its many devotees. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 The Nespresso devotee in your life will delight at the chance to try a different classic or limited-edition coffee capsule every day in the lead-up to Christmas. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 Once inside, actors like Dominic Sessa, Stavros Halkias, and Nico Parker, supporting her boyfriend Cooper Hoffman, who stars in the film as OpenAI president and Altman devotee Greg Brockman, took their seats. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 Some at the memorial took solace in seeing so many like-minded devotees come out to the serene mountain setting to remember the avian matriarch. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devotee was in 1645

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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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