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
The design of the palace mirrors that of Lord Krishna’s crown, as Maharajah Prateep Singh, who built it, was a devotee of the Hindu god.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Exactly 30 years younger than Weir, Mayer’s tenure in Dead & Company gave new life to the band’s catalog while opening the door to another generation of devotees.
—Ben Fong-Torres, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026
Welcome to the world of the groypette—the female devotee of the man who hates women.
—Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026
But all year long, devotees can immerse themselves in the Hello Kitty phenomenon at Valley Fair in San Jose / Santa Clara.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Exactly 30 years younger than Weir, Mayer’s tenure in Dead & Company gave new life to the band’s catalog while opening the door to another generation of devotees.
—Ben Fong-Torres, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026
Welcome to the world of the groypette—the female devotee of the man who hates women.
—Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026
But all year long, devotees can immerse themselves in the Hello Kitty phenomenon at Valley Fair in San Jose / Santa Clara.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees are in the crosshairs, caught between mountain lion lovers on the left and anti-wolf advocates on the right.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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For the Reese’s lovers among us, John Kelly’s chocolates provide an upscale take on the candy classic.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tokyo — Japanese fans rushed to farewell the country’s last two pandas on Sunday ahead of their return to China, in a departure that highlights strained relations between the two countries.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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January 2016 brought roughly 700 Front Range Pats fans together.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Kitchen Counters and Sink Areas Makeup lovers and cooking enthusiasts alike, listen up.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the two friends, who are both crypto enthusiasts, decided to launch their own venture fund.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Remove any shoots and suckers that appear on the trunk or near the roots, and get rid of crossing or dead branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trim all vertical limbs, commonly known as suckers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sports fanatics might take in a game at one of America’s classic ballparks.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The way football is broadcast manages to obliterate any difference between an informal consumer and a face-painting fanatic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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