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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
That sounded like vendor financing to everyone but Nvidia and its devotees, including me.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Some devotees fainted at the sight of him.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
These challenges are key to his appeal among devotees, including Paul Thomas Anderson, the beloved director whose latest project, One Battle After Another, is a loose adaptation of Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Kicking off its festival run at San Sebastian, the doc is primarily of interest to dance buffs and devotees of both performers, but may wind up courting a subset of the audience for such crossover theater-cinema events as the National Theater’s popular NT Live releases.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
College kids play Quidditch (from Harry Potter), and there are devotees who speak one of the Elvish languages (from The Lord of the Rings).
—Cullen Murphy, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Combining a vacation and a Bad Bunny concert was an enticing opportunity for many devotees, who hoped to soak up the island that’s so central to his artistic identity.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Ideal for minimalists, mid-century modern devotees, and Japandi aesthetes alike, this lampshade is versatile enough for every room and design style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Some devotees fainted at the sight of him.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
These challenges are key to his appeal among devotees, including Paul Thomas Anderson, the beloved director whose latest project, One Battle After Another, is a loose adaptation of Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Kicking off its festival run at San Sebastian, the doc is primarily of interest to dance buffs and devotees of both performers, but may wind up courting a subset of the audience for such crossover theater-cinema events as the National Theater’s popular NT Live releases.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
College kids play Quidditch (from Harry Potter), and there are devotees who speak one of the Elvish languages (from The Lord of the Rings).
—Cullen Murphy, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Combining a vacation and a Bad Bunny concert was an enticing opportunity for many devotees, who hoped to soak up the island that’s so central to his artistic identity.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Ideal for minimalists, mid-century modern devotees, and Japandi aesthetes alike, this lampshade is versatile enough for every room and design style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cardi also delivered new tracks for fans to enjoy within the first week of Drama?—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In her novel, Henry chronicles a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with lots of fun travels.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miami Takes the Top Spot Miami, Florida, ranked as the number one city for food lovers, excelling in both affordability and food diversity.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 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 anticipation for this medieval drama has been building among history enthusiasts and fans of both lead actors.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Railway enthusiasts and amateur historians alike may also want to leisurely explore the town of Cass.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Black Sheep Coffee plans to keep fueling the coffee fanatics in the South, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Devotees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotees. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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