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
This is obvious to devotees of the sport, but for newcomers, watching horse racing from the perspective of a dad (or mom, of course) changes everything.
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Graham Cornwell,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
In parts of Canada, three- to five-hour drives to the nearest T&T are common, devotees say.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Just as World Cup fans are sporting their favorite teams’ jerseys and colors, Knicks devotees are still favoring blue and orange in solidarity to the team’s first NBA title since 1973.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
For devotees of the brand, this unusual vessel is less about reinventing yachting than refining it into something elegantly familiar.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Graham Cornwell,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
In parts of Canada, three- to five-hour drives to the nearest T&T are common, devotees say.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Just as World Cup fans are sporting their favorite teams’ jerseys and colors, Knicks devotees are still favoring blue and orange in solidarity to the team’s first NBA title since 1973.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
For devotees of the brand, this unusual vessel is less about reinventing yachting than refining it into something elegantly familiar.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Never fear, San Antonio fanatics, there’s something in the auction for you, too.
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The revolutionary fanatics running the Islamic regime aren’t interested in the welfare of the Iranian public, who were mowed down by the thousands when protesters took the streets seeking freedom.
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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