as in fans
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotees
Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Miu Miu’s spring apron is bound to be a playful layering piece for the brand’s cool-girl devotees.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Waffle towel devotees can get matchy-matchy with a corresponding shower curtain of the same fabric.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The director’s devotees and film scholars at large may recognize material covered in Miller’s five-hour documentary.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Then there’s the online fan call, where devotees get the chance to speak to their idols for a minute or two.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
That sounded like vendor financing to everyone but Nvidia and its devotees, including me.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Miu Miu’s spring apron is bound to be a playful layering piece for the brand’s cool-girl devotees.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Waffle towel devotees can get matchy-matchy with a corresponding shower curtain of the same fabric.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The director’s devotees and film scholars at large may recognize material covered in Miller’s five-hour documentary.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Then there’s the online fan call, where devotees get the chance to speak to their idols for a minute or two.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
That sounded like vendor financing to everyone but Nvidia and its devotees, including me.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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And that opponent — and its fans — always seemingly treat it like a playoff game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the skit, a camera catches fans at a game dancing and cuts to the two who dump their popcorns, do the robot and then turn back-to-back and pose.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And for coffee lovers, the Barista Touch espresso machine delivers café-quality drinks with the tap of a finger.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The accessibility of online sportsbooks has capitalized on Gen Z’s love of gambling, with enthusiasts defending the practice as a form of investment.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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When football was introduced in the early 1890s, beer enthusiasts instantly took to the sport and straddled the Mississippi River like a roulette wheel, only with one side wearing red and the other black and gold.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For fitness fanatics Impress the active one on your list with gifts that go the extra mile.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The gridded pattern is a natural choice for any bullet journal fanatics, and it’s made up of 100% wool hand-tufted in India.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Devotees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotees. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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