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
When asked about the difference between the boyband fanbases, 98 Degrees had nothing but love for their devotees.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 13 May 2025
Historians have said the site was the first credible find of the Buddha’s relics in modern times and captured the imagination of Buddhist scholars and devotees ever since.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The French Open’s main draw begins Sunday, May 25, but for esports devotees, the action begins in earnest a day before, when the annual Roland Garros eSeries takes place at the same venue, in the Musée du Tennis’ auditorium.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 19 May 2025
But she-wolf devotees weren’t deterred — and luckily for them, none of obstacles impacted the show too much.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 13 May 2025
Historians have said the site was the first credible find of the Buddha’s relics in modern times and captured the imagination of Buddhist scholars and devotees ever since.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The French Open’s main draw begins Sunday, May 25, but for esports devotees, the action begins in earnest a day before, when the annual Roland Garros eSeries takes place at the same venue, in the Musée du Tennis’ auditorium.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 19 May 2025
But she-wolf devotees weren’t deterred — and luckily for them, none of obstacles impacted the show too much.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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Any dinosaur lovers at home should be eating up this documentary special series on PBS this week.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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Here are performances music lovers won’t want to miss.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Cooper's post comes on the heels of a round of revelations that shocked fans.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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With all eyes inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse — and across the country on the national telecast — on Clark, fans enjoyed a spectacular performance by the ex-Hawkeyes star from the opening tip.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Winning wines often gain significant attention from collectors, retailers, and wine enthusiasts alike.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Eastern Flight 212 — which originated from Charleston, S.C., in 1974, and held many passengers from that city — is known to aviation enthusiasts for a couple of reasons.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Just the luck of the draw, the bouncing balls, and thanks for your services, suckers….—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Yes, ultimately, Joe fell for the lie, but not like a sucker.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Cars pull up as well: early morning workout fanatics on their way home from the gym and random drivers who just wondered what was happening in the parking lot.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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