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
Singer Vehicle Design has a cadre of devotees that continues to grow, and for good reason.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
And of course, both styles have their devotees.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Sting, another devotee of the book, signed on to play Pontius Pilate, and Harvey Keitel agreed to play Judas.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The story lays bare the tensions of acceptance and marginalization that are at the heart of hijra experience in society while also establishing hijras as religious devotees who have divine blessings.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for devotee
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
And of course, both styles have their devotees.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Sting, another devotee of the book, signed on to play Pontius Pilate, and Harvey Keitel agreed to play Judas.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The story lays bare the tensions of acceptance and marginalization that are at the heart of hijra experience in society while also establishing hijras as religious devotees who have divine blessings.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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For the first match of the global tournament featuring Mexico and South Africa on Thursday afternoon, Kansas City soccer enthusiasts gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, as well as in the Power & Light District and in Kansas City, Kansas.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Taylor lived long enough to see the first seven years of the charter’s efforts and became a Green Dot enthusiast, according to a letter signed by 11 family members.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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This revealed that the creature had short arms, few arm suckers, and no ink sac, as well as having very smooth skin and a large rachidian tooth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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As a soccer fanatic and big Netherlands fan, Duncan says this is a dream come true.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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