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
Nature, however, abhors a vacuum, and the band’s devotees have had some unexpected options lately.
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Michael Idov, Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
The two imperial devotees engaged in a delicate and often times awkward dance during season 1 of Andor on Disney+, with the former becoming somewhat obsessed with the latter, and then saving her from a mob of angry protesters on Ferrix.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
May 2022—Katra Pilgrim Bus Blast: A bus carrying devotees to the Hindu shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu exploded in flames.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Michael Idov, Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
The two imperial devotees engaged in a delicate and often times awkward dance during season 1 of Andor on Disney+, with the former becoming somewhat obsessed with the latter, and then saving her from a mob of angry protesters on Ferrix.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
May 2022—Katra Pilgrim Bus Blast: A bus carrying devotees to the Hindu shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu exploded in flames.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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About 75 members of the group will perform in the coming week at three churches in Broward County before taking a summer break and then inviting fellow music lovers to audition in August.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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That menagerie is a bit extreme for a race car driver, but van Gisbergen isn’t the only animal lover on the NASCAR circuit.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Josh Hartnett’s kids were not fans of the hair transformation that their dad underwent for his new film, Fight or Flight.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Along with her live and on-demand workouts, Austin offers a comprehensive healthy eating regimen and repertoire as a food enthusiast, providing free, fun, easy recipes on her blog that span every type of food and cuisine, from tacos and tofu to cocktails and desserts.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Jones also recorded a video doubling-down on his allegation while again accusing Zelenskyy of being a cocaine enthusiast who possibly favors Methamphetamine too.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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The Vulcan system consists of a conventional robotic arm with a custom spatula-like appendage for poking into a shelf and a sucker for grabbing items to pull them out.—
Will Knight,
Wired News,
7 May 2025
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At a time when the world seems increasingly divided into winners and losers, exploiters and suckers, Henry Johnson speaks with sardonic eloquence to our current moment in American life.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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True-crime fanatics will want to visit the Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum, just 20 minutes away in the neighboring town of Gibsland.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Calling all beauty fanatics: Now’s the time to stock up on your skincare, haircare, and makeup essentials.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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