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
Until the Sun Explodes doesn’t expand the definition of what a Sublime record can sound like, which may appease longtime devotees who can’t stomach the idea of hearing someone like 100 gecs on a Sublime track.
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Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
He’ll be buried there at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Calling all gyro enthusiasts and spanakopita devotees!
—Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
He’ll be buried there at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 June 2026
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Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
He’ll be buried there at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Calling all gyro enthusiasts and spanakopita devotees!
—Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
He’ll be buried there at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Still, despite the squad’s positivity, the match triggered a lot of bad memories in the minds of Spain fans everywhere ahead of what many thought could be an excellent chance to earn the nation’s second World Cup.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Eftekhari worries that the mood at Iran’s first match, where fans and protesters clashed, affected the players.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Amateur and professional motor enthusiasts alike will replace the stock rotors with high-performing, aftermarket rotors to improve the stopping power of their cars.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a memorable experience for many road trip enthusiasts.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Good choices include live sunfish, suckers, bullheads, carp, goldfish, and chubs.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Never fear, San Antonio fanatics, there’s something in the auction for you, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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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.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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