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a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotees
The Greek auteur has worked with better scripts in the past, but in terms of its commanding performances, design, sharply precise cinematography, gleefully cruel humor, and bizarro ending, this madcap thriller can’t help but hit the spot for existing devotees.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
See the full setlist here The music does a lot of the legwork, stadium-ready with massive, no-frills choruses begging to be sung back to him by hoards of devotees.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The smartest fans in baseball The River Cats have cultivated a steady following over their years here, from casual fans seeking family-friendly entertainment to San Francisco Giants devotees who want to see their team’s future aces up close.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The heart-condition description is doubly effective, ever since Edwards broke the tickers of ardent devotees of the series.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Meghan Markle, Emma Stone, Margot Robbie, and Jessica Alba are already Jenni Kayne devotees.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
See the full setlist here The music does a lot of the legwork, stadium-ready with massive, no-frills choruses begging to be sung back to him by hoards of devotees.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The smartest fans in baseball The River Cats have cultivated a steady following over their years here, from casual fans seeking family-friendly entertainment to San Francisco Giants devotees who want to see their team’s future aces up close.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The heart-condition description is doubly effective, ever since Edwards broke the tickers of ardent devotees of the series.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Meghan Markle, Emma Stone, Margot Robbie, and Jessica Alba are already Jenni Kayne devotees.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
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After a tumultuous and tearful enemies-to-lovers journey, brilliant scholarship student Ruby Hall (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and troubled but sensitive rich kid James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) finally gave in to their emotions (and passion) in the season 1 finale.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This last option is highly recommended for lemon lovers (which includes a lot of us); there are even a few lemon segments to liven this dish up.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carried by yesterday’s muses and reinvented by today’s nail artists and manicure fanatics, this trend is set to become the leading beauty inspiration for the fall 2025 season.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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