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 Soft serve is a particular strength here, and devotees know to ask for the coffee–black raspberry twist, a Massachusetts oddity found at only a handful of parlors around the state. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Today, Kaia Gerber, Lily-Rose Depp, Hailey Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo and Blackpink’s Jennie are among the growing list of Repetto devotees. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 2026 Some devotees cured of illness vow to stage a days-long passion play or tanggal in the Ama’s honor. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026 Not quite even for hardcore devotees of his deep cuts, given his penchant for re-imagining and genre-bending his back catalogue during live performances. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 Like the reading, this anthology finds its form through Adnan’s life, pulling her devotees into a chorus of voices. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The Charlotte Tilbury powder is a fan favorite beyond its roster of celebrity devotees, and myself, of course. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 July 2026 For prog rock devotees, the personnel alone reads like a dream lineup. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 July 2026 Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
  1. lovers
  2. fans
  3. suckers
  4. enthusiasts
Noun
  • This is the Prairie School thumbprint that Condé Nast Traveler ranks among the world's best small cities for architecture lovers.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • And despite wrapping production before the Canadian series aired, this new movie also mirrors it with a scene in which the two lovers stare at each other across a crowded nightclub dance floor.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Telemundo isn’t totally new to his bar, which is a hotspot for loyal soccer fans.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Many tiki fans cite a visit to the Tiki Room at Disneyland as the genesis of their obsession.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • Interview ended with a tender reunion between Lestat and Louis, and audiences’ appetite for the sexy blood-suckers, arguably the hottest couple on TV, has only grown in anticipation of the latest installment of their story.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • OnePlus has been a key Android brand for enthusiasts in the US and other regions, but the company has struggled to find a footing outside China and India.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • There’s a big difference between selecting a film to stream from your bed and getting out of the house, going to a store and talking about movies with a clerk and fellow film enthusiasts.
    — Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasts

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