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
But the breakthrough rediscovery of the SS Nemesis didn’t come from shipwreck devotees.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
If Formula 1 devotees and fellow drivers don’t like the film, Hamilton will surely feel it on tour.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
After all, a film like Ballerina ostensibly exists only to keep the franchise’s devotees sated in the meantime.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Nevertheless: For those who love them—devotees are all around the world—Labubu is more than a keychain.
—Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 31 May 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
If Formula 1 devotees and fellow drivers don’t like the film, Hamilton will surely feel it on tour.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
After all, a film like Ballerina ostensibly exists only to keep the franchise’s devotees sated in the meantime.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Nevertheless: For those who love them—devotees are all around the world—Labubu is more than a keychain.
—Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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On the hunt for the key to a country music lover’s heart?—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Beach lovers should check out Britannia Beach and then continue to drive north towards Sea to Sky Gondola.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Winn said that fan encounter did not happen at Eastern Market, which is is probably good for the chickens, given the number of slaughterhouses nearby.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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From immersive fan zones to interactive panels, the W gave its growing audience more access than ever before.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Quinn’s role as Eddie Munson, a heavy metal enthusiast and leader of the Hellfire Club, on season four of Stranger Things marked his breakout role in Hollywood.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Discovery Cove offers a truly unique waterpark experience that aquatic life enthusiasts will adore.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Like these rich men, Luthor embraces his villainy by styling himself as a sleek anti-hero and lording his privilege over the rest of society’s suckers.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Check the main vine and secondary shoot regularly for new suckers and remove them promptly.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Skincare fanatics will appreciate deals on RoC’s beloved wrinkle cream, La Roche-Posay’s tinted SPF, and a host of K-beauty labels fortunately stocked on Amazon.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Alexander was a talented guitarist, a Ranger fanatic and a prankster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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