devotees

plural of devotee

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Recent Examples of devotees Now that it's disappeared from store shelves, longtime devotees have launched a petition to bring it back, flooded social media with disappointment and searched for substitutes. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 During the annual Shivaratri festival in Nepal in spring, devotees freely smoke joints at the temples of the revered Hindu god Shiva. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Trump devotees are left with incomplete (at best) information. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Now, devotees can score the label’s bestselling jeans while staying frugal. Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Especially for devotees of magical realism, there is much to appreciate in Whitehead’s fabulist reimagining of the American past. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Lake has said she was inspired by Oprah Winfrey, who often shared her own experiences, such as losing weight, with her devotees, as Oprah has long been known to do. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
  • This $200 price cut lowers the barrier to entry for flagship-tier processing, giving movie lovers, sports fans, and console gamers a rare chance to capture real-world colors and cinematic picture without the standard retail price strain.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Likewise, the Breitling Top Time was introduced in the 1960s, and became a favorite of youthful, active, hip watch lovers.
    Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Millions of new fans could discover elite international volleyball just before the Olympic spotlight arrives.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Brands should be listening to athletes to ensure the relationship feels authentic and impactful to everyone — athletes themselves and the fans.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Maryland Terrapins rolled these suckers out in the early 2010s and subsequently burned the retinas of college football fans all over the country.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Be careful not to remove the suckers all at once, which can put stress on the plant.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Builders are responding with new designs that align with new priorities, according to New Home Source, a platform for new construction enthusiasts and the builders who serve them.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While art lovers and adrenaline enthusiasts will love this detour, everyone will appreciate the peaceful setting at the end of the day.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Devotees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotees. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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