as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Racing devotees can stream F1 Miami and all of the F1 races live with a subscription to F1 TV Pro ($84.99 annually), which includes access to all driver onboard cameras and team radios, full race replays (including F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup replays) and race archives.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Designs come in colors that devotees will recognize from the French brand’s purses, with prices starting at 60 euros for one that is reminscent of a tulip and up to 95 euros for a cluster of curved petals that’s a cross between a wisteria and an orchid.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
According to devotees—especially followers of ketogenic and paleo diets or intermittent fasting—this intriguing combo boosts energy and concentration.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Racing devotees can stream F1 Miami and all of the F1 races live with a subscription to F1 TV Pro ($84.99 annually), which includes access to all driver onboard cameras and team radios, full race replays (including F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup replays) and race archives.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Designs come in colors that devotees will recognize from the French brand’s purses, with prices starting at 60 euros for one that is reminscent of a tulip and up to 95 euros for a cluster of curved petals that’s a cross between a wisteria and an orchid.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
According to devotees—especially followers of ketogenic and paleo diets or intermittent fasting—this intriguing combo boosts energy and concentration.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Hard and Semi-Soft Cheeses Good news for cheese lovers everywhere!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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After Christmas Day, Netflix will give fans a week to recover before dropping the finale.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Since this season’s finale, which sees Mark abandon his outie’s wife, Gemma, to run away with the anarchic Helly, Britt Lower, who plays the character, has observed fans’ impassioned response to that cliffhanger.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Night sky enthusiasts hoping to explore the planets of our solar system for themselves should check out our guides to the best binocular and telescope deals.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Quilting enthusiasts gather The nonprofit El Camino Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. June 10 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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What the Nuggets need to do is find a sucker who is willing to talk themselves into the remaining $79 million over two years owed to Porter, while sending back a couple of quality role players.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Peppers that produce large fruit should only be lightly pruned to remove unproductive suckers, but smaller-fruited pepper plants can be pruned a little more aggressively to boost airflow and branching.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Basic amenities, like operable equipment and clean locker rooms, seem increasingly hard to come by, and crowds at peak times — often just before or after 9-to-5 working hours — can deter even the most motivated of fitness fanatics.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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For the record, Raja refuses to buy the stale debate, sometimes raised by pizza fanatics, that South Florida water can’t flavor the crust like New York water can.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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