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
Singer Vehicle Design has a cadre of devotees that continues to grow, and for good reason.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
And of course, both styles have their devotees.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Sting, another devotee of the book, signed on to play Pontius Pilate, and Harvey Keitel agreed to play Judas.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The story lays bare the tensions of acceptance and marginalization that are at the heart of hijra experience in society while also establishing hijras as religious devotees who have divine blessings.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for devotee
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
And of course, both styles have their devotees.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Sting, another devotee of the book, signed on to play Pontius Pilate, and Harvey Keitel agreed to play Judas.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The story lays bare the tensions of acceptance and marginalization that are at the heart of hijra experience in society while also establishing hijras as religious devotees who have divine blessings.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Nature enthusiasts have long sought out the 198 acres of parkland area for its hiking and equestrian trails, seasonal streams, native plants, and wildlife.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But soccer enthusiast Rafael Gomes says that the reality of life in the favela has sometimes caught up with them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Details such as the relatively few suckers on its arms, its smooth skin, beak features and the coloring around its organs and parts of the mantle indicated a new species, now called Microeledone galapagensis.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Trimming the suckers, from the first 2 feet above the ground, ensures the plant's energy is focused on the main vines and cucumbers, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Plane Spotting From Airport Hotels Special aviation packages are not the only way for plane fanatics to get up close and personal with their passion.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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With the possible exception of the bike-lane debacle in Chicago, dominated by zero-sum fanatics, few debates have been as nasty as the one involving Chicagoland’s new football stadium.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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