devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē 
ˌdē-
ˌdē-
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
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The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
a group of religious devotees
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Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The fresh style, which was met with great buzz and speculation about whether or not Louboutin devotee Zendaya inspired it, is meant to be a more comfortable pump option for customers.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Waffle towel devotees can get matchy-matchy with a corresponding shower curtain of the same fabric.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The fresh style, which was met with great buzz and speculation about whether or not Louboutin devotee Zendaya inspired it, is meant to be a more comfortable pump option for customers.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Waffle towel devotees can get matchy-matchy with a corresponding shower curtain of the same fabric.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for devotee
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌdev-ə-ˈtē
-ˈtā
-ˈtā
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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