devotees

noun

plural of devotee
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something a devotee of stamp collecting

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Recent Examples of devotees For years, Bigfoot devotees cited a 1967 film clip, shot by Roger Patterson with friend Bob Gimlin, showing the creature in the wilds of Northern California as proof positive of its existence. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 And yet, the dearth of Friday the 13th media in the 21st century has made devotees a bit more open-minded by necessity. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 The show was both a touchstone and a lightning rod for its depiction of a group of millennial young women in New York, with its vocal haters often louder than its many devotees. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 In 2009, a group of self-help devotees at a retreat in Arizona participated in a sweat lodge ceremony. — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes. — David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Sep. 2026 For medi-spa devotees, dermal fillers and skin-tightening treatments are available, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Undeterred, her devotees continue their efforts to free their icon. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The model has long been one of the naked dress’s most faithful devotees. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
  1. lovers
  2. fans
  3. suckers
  4. enthusiasts
Noun
  • Nature lovers, artists (Ansel Adams found a muse in the Snake River), and outdoor adventurers know the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is more than just a winter sports destination.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Playing a real game in Spectrum Center for the first time since trading away LaMelo Ball over the summer, this was Charlotte’s first chance since that controversial deal to show the home fans that the deal was a good one.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, many fans already pay for cable or other services, lowering the additional cost come hoops season.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • The underlying practice, sometimes called contrast bath therapy or immersion therapy, alternates the body’s exposure to hot and cold water and has long been used by physical therapists, athletes and wellness enthusiasts, according to WHOOP.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For enthusiasts, however, compatibility and accuracy are likely to matter more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts

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