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 Trump devotees are left with incomplete (at best) information. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Now, devotees can score the label’s bestselling jeans while staying frugal. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee

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Noun

Talking Animals Books in Grapevine is leading the second annual event, encouraging book lovers to wander beyond Main Street and into the heart of the area's indie literary scene.

— CBS News Texas Staff, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Storch does not pretend to be a long-distance lover of English football.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

Investigators also found signs of metal fatigue at the base of the fan blade that broke off, despite recent inspections of the fan blades.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
While their itchiness to be relevant might be tempered by a willingness to give Campbell time, fans won’t wait forever.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

Often, a tree grows suckers in response to stress from pests, diseases, or damage, or to difficult conditions such as inadequate root space or insufficient water.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sucker

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