as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotee
So today there’s a critical mass of ’70s and ’80s-era skateboarding devotees who still live nearby.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Many of the devotees do not live near Otuzco but maintain a spiritual relationship with La Virgen de la Puerta.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Miami Art Deco devotees flock to Miami, where lucky homeowners can nab a property in the city’s celebrated style—or a modern spin on it.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Many of the devotees do not live near Otuzco but maintain a spiritual relationship with La Virgen de la Puerta.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Miami Art Deco devotees flock to Miami, where lucky homeowners can nab a property in the city’s celebrated style—or a modern spin on it.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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Any dinosaur lovers at home should be eating up this documentary special series on PBS this week.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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Here are performances music lovers won’t want to miss.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Marte, 31, was left in tears after the fan yelled derogatory comments about his late mother, Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic in 2017.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Partnering with Horror, Inc. and Angry Orchard who share our passion has opened up a new way to engage fans.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Eastern Flight 212 — which originated from Charleston, S.C., in 1974, and held many passengers from that city — is known to aviation enthusiasts for a couple of reasons.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Winning wines often gain significant attention from collectors, retailers, and wine enthusiasts alike.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Just the luck of the draw, the bouncing balls, and thanks for your services, suckers….—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Yes, ultimately, Joe fell for the lie, but not like a sucker.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Cars pull up as well: early morning workout fanatics on their way home from the gym and random drivers who just wondered what was happening in the parking lot.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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