devotee

noun

ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio)
Definition of devoteenext
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 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 In 2009, a group of self-help devotees at a retreat in Arizona participated in a sweat lodge ceremony. — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes. — David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Sep. 2026 The model has long been one of the naked dress’s most faithful devotees. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
  1. lover
  2. fan
  3. enthusiast
  4. sucker
  5. fanatic
Noun
  • Art lovers will appreciate the prewar proportions of this Park Avenue duplex.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cowritten by the band and Brian Eno, the track explores a relationship between lovers struggling to maintain their faith in each other.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Upgrading to the Thrust Variant requires a $245,000 follow-up payment and adds SpaceX cold-gas rear thrusters alongside an active multi-mode fan system for downforce, cutting acceleration down to under a second.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Many fans sympathized with Clarkson’s shopping experience and took to social media to denounce the actions taken by the shop.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • This simultaneously makes this XPS the slickest and most portable of the Googlebook launch lineup and a tough sell for anyone who isn't an Android enthusiast or app developer.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Young enthusiasts, families and people who appreciate automotive design can find something to enjoy.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiast
Noun
  • The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • These sucker shoots can quickly form a thicket of stems that are unsightly, inherently weak, and prone to storm damage if allowed to mature.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sucker
Noun
  • While Musk fanatics expressed their excitement on social media, the Roadster isn't likely to have any material financial impact on the company.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Matthieu Blazy’s offering of 83 different shoes styles on the Chanel runway is a fashion fanatic’s dream.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanatic

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