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
Tickets that go for $9,000 each; fans who plant trees so their idols can see them from their plane; devotees who listen for up to 11 hours a day.
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The Communist Party devotee is also viewed as a pragmatic technocrat by some in Washington.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Neutral nail devotees can easily shift to a pastel yellow manicure—which plays just as nicely with your spring wardrobe as a classic pale pink.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Sokolov — making his American studio debut after a pair of indies that were well-received on the genre circuit — is clearly a devotee of Quentin Tarantino, both by the typical definition and in the sense that his films are all remixes of his inspirations.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The Communist Party devotee is also viewed as a pragmatic technocrat by some in Washington.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Neutral nail devotees can easily shift to a pastel yellow manicure—which plays just as nicely with your spring wardrobe as a classic pale pink.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Sokolov — making his American studio debut after a pair of indies that were well-received on the genre circuit — is clearly a devotee of Quentin Tarantino, both by the typical definition and in the sense that his films are all remixes of his inspirations.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her lover, Cavaradossi, is accused of helping an enemy of the state, and is framed by a corrupt and violent police chief, Baron Scarpia.—
Courtney Lewis,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the decades since the Dodgers switched coasts, dozens of pro sports teams have changed cities, and for many fans, the experience is devastating.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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California campgrounds are known for their beautiful landscapes, accessible amenities and ability to make any patron into a nature enthusiast.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The video that revealed their commercial airline travel was first obtained by Nick Benson, an aviation enthusiast and activist with MN 50501, a grassroots group involved in anti-ICE and No Kings protests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The little sucker can roam about freely, with the actor onto whose body Thing is but one piece (Victor Dorobantu) chroma-keyed out of the shot.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Non-native species like grass carp and common carp, and native blue sucker, bigmouth buffalo, black buffalo, and smallmouth buffalo, have occasionally been mistaken for black carp.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Asberry met his writing coach and fellow baseball fanatic, Anthony Joiner, in a summer literacy program for young people two years ago.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Avid collectors, watchers of runways, and vintage fanatics, listen up.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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