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 At Aizomê, a stylish Japanese restaurant shrouded by a thick wall of trees just off São Paulo’s main thoroughfare, Avenida Paulista, the food is both recognizable to devotees of Japanese cuisine and distinctly Brazilian. — Tomé Morrissy-Swan, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Holy mountain draws devotees Srivastav had been on a pilgrimage alongside 10 others to the same Himalayan mountain, Mount Kailash, which is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and indigenous Tibetan religions. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 Alluringly, Before the World Blows is a jolt of pure sprezzatura from two of the game’s most consummate analog devotees. — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 The multiple heads can be said to represent divine watchfulness of the world and devotees. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee

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Noun

Milwaukee Public Library research and policy coordinator Joey McMahon added the library has been a staple for Milwaukee artists and music lovers for a long time.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The story follows Jaime, a former lover turned butler to Isabel, a wealthy Argentine woman.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, with her death triggering an outpouring of grief, from fellow Hollywood stars to everyday fans who attended makeshift memorials.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Among the fans in Cottage Grove was 21-year-old Chloe Fadem, who arrived from Chicago gleefully sporting her own Keatonesque two-piece suit.

— Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

And while that contest ended well more than a decade ago, this hasn’t stopped Lu and other crypto enthusiasts from trying to factor the remaining uncracked numbers, including RSA-260.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
So when Trader Joe’s dropped a similar formula at a fraction of the cost, skincare enthusiasts went into a bit of a frenzy.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

Daughter of a travel agent and a sucker for a challenge, Nina can’t resist the call to adventures everywhere from the Midwest to Antarctica.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
DuBose questions the allegation that Fields’ sucker-punched his teammate.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sucker

Noun

Well ahead of the game's launch, Wizards of the Coast is betting big on the IP, with tabletop adventures, novels, and a Secret Level short introducing RPG fanatics to its universe.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
That’s good news for autumnal fanatics, as this foliage-rich route—lined with maples, oaks, birches, and more—becomes postcard-perfect each October.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

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