DEVOTEE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

devotee

noun

ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē

Definition of devotee

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 Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Great news for tennis (and Royals) devotees, Wimbledon is officially underway! — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday. — Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah's 90th birthday. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee

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Noun

The move is contentious, with environmentalists supporting the removal, while tribes and horse lovers are heartbroken.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Boating rules Sacramento’s local waterways are an valuable resource for boat-lovers in the area, but changing water conditions and strong currents require operators to stay alert.

— Haley Parsley July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

After the scorching heat of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, the heatwave returned, much like the fans and cooling devices at shows.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
But the departure of those teams was good news for fans purchasing tickets this week for the quarterfinals.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

Afterward, Kenins recommends removing water sprouts and suckers.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of sucker

Noun

Gardner’s Big Slick co-host and fellow Chiefs fanatic, Eric Stonestreet and his wife, Lindsay, attended.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
For basketball fanatic Adam Sandler, there was no better way to shake off the pre-wedding jitters than shooting some hoops.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

Definition of fanatic

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