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
But what about something for the wrestling devotees?
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Character artists were reportedly approaching the director simply to be included as background devotees.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
With stunning action set pieces, a delightfully wicked villain (Javier Bardem), and a surprisingly emotional through-line featuring M (Judi Dench), Skyfall resonated for casual moviegoers as much as diehard Bond devotees.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
There the most ardent devotees can divulge the extent of their obsession without incurring judgment.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
What remains unchanged is music as its center draw, with its signature Sunday jazz brunch mixing live sets with a daytime crowd of both diners and devotees.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The Laredo concept has a manual transmission for all the stick-shift devotees out there and some tasteful horse blanket custom upholstery, though the Laredo can afford to get dirty despite its white paint job and custom seating.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
After the ritual offerings are blessed by Swasthani, devotees give a portion to their husband.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Tickets that go for $9,000 each; fans who plant trees so their idols can see them from their plane; devotees who listen for up to 11 hours a day.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Character artists were reportedly approaching the director simply to be included as background devotees.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
With stunning action set pieces, a delightfully wicked villain (Javier Bardem), and a surprisingly emotional through-line featuring M (Judi Dench), Skyfall resonated for casual moviegoers as much as diehard Bond devotees.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
There the most ardent devotees can divulge the extent of their obsession without incurring judgment.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
What remains unchanged is music as its center draw, with its signature Sunday jazz brunch mixing live sets with a daytime crowd of both diners and devotees.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The Laredo concept has a manual transmission for all the stick-shift devotees out there and some tasteful horse blanket custom upholstery, though the Laredo can afford to get dirty despite its white paint job and custom seating.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
After the ritual offerings are blessed by Swasthani, devotees give a portion to their husband.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Tickets that go for $9,000 each; fans who plant trees so their idols can see them from their plane; devotees who listen for up to 11 hours a day.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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Uncompromising lovers of luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The game turned some Wildcat fans into Wolverine fans, at least for one night.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets have experienced 23 sellouts this season, establishing a new mark in the uptown arena, and exceeded an average of 18,000 fans per game.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, these specialized mating suckers are densely packed with neural clusters.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the dinosaur enthusiasts posting dramatic TikTok edits seem to identify with the prehistoric predator.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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As each one takes flight, snapping through the air, more than 1,000 spectators cheer and applaud — families, off-duty soldiers, and bat enthusiasts, a few dressed in Goth outfits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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