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
To devotees of classic sartorial elegance—especially those who indulge that passion on Instagram—Alexander Kraft needs no introduction.
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
For Dolly devotees, a few extra nights only mean more time to wander her mountain.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Fellow devotees should not miss this glam, affordable, old-school night out on Chicago’s North Side, celebrating live music demanding sophisticated interpretation — increasingly a rarity, alas, in our toddlin’ town.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Longtime Silversea devotees will notice subtle changes, such as smaller charcuterie boards and dinner menus at La Terrazza.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
But outside of the horror community and cult-movie devotees, there’s still ample misunderstanding about what Faces of Death really is — and that’s not likely to be remedied by the arrival of Daniel Goldhaber’s 2026 film, Faces of Death, now hitting theaters after a lengthy postproduction delay.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a collision of fandoms — figure skating fans, Laufey stans, KATSEYE devotees and PinkPantheress listeners all converging in one comments section.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Nick Scott, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
For Dolly devotees, a few extra nights only mean more time to wander her mountain.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Fellow devotees should not miss this glam, affordable, old-school night out on Chicago’s North Side, celebrating live music demanding sophisticated interpretation — increasingly a rarity, alas, in our toddlin’ town.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Longtime Silversea devotees will notice subtle changes, such as smaller charcuterie boards and dinner menus at La Terrazza.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
But outside of the horror community and cult-movie devotees, there’s still ample misunderstanding about what Faces of Death really is — and that’s not likely to be remedied by the arrival of Daniel Goldhaber’s 2026 film, Faces of Death, now hitting theaters after a lengthy postproduction delay.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a collision of fandoms — figure skating fans, Laufey stans, KATSEYE devotees and PinkPantheress listeners all converging in one comments section.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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Nature lovers with more time to explore may want to immerse themselves in the landscape by hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits, but others prefer to take in the beauty and timelessness in a more relaxed way.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Made in response to a difficult breakup, the work alludes to two lovers parting ways, but also to Pau’s memories of isolation as a severely asthmatic child in a notoriously polluted city, lying in bed staring at the wall and inventing stories to distract herself from the difficulty of breathing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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To this day, players and fans still believe that outside forces can conspire for or against them, that actions taken off the field can somehow affect the result of the game.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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The gun rights and 2nd Amendment enthusiasts like to say that any restrictions on purchasing a gun is a violation of responsible gun owners’ rights.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Diehard enthusiasts rushed to electronics stores across Beijing this week for last-chance purchases before the remaining stock was pulled from the shelves.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Devotees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotees. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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