devotions

plural of devotion

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Recent Examples of devotions Some Anglicans, especially in Anglo-Catholic traditions, also ask for the intercession of saints and maintain Marian devotions similar to those in Roman Catholicism. Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 Many churches also have extra times of devotions and other activities. ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 Eclipses across your astrological axis (Virgo-Pisces) activate themes of independence versus commitment, asking you to honor your devotions without deflecting. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 In the 15th century, Sufi mystics are said to have consumed it to stay awake during long nights of prayer and devotions. Ali Halit Diker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotions
Noun
  • Basketball and baseball were his sporting passions growing up in New York, before embarking on a 40-year career in the aviation industry.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Whether the race ever happens, the idea is pure Shaq, a celebrity who's renowned for indulging his passions, of which cars are near the top of the list.
    Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • What starts out as a routine professional interview soon spirals into an absurdly funny portrait of the rivalries, loyalties and affections shared by three women.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Two brothers fighting over the affections of a woman — or, perhaps in the case of The White Lotus, each other — is a tale as old as time.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the Ted Lasso season 4 cast.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Our matriarch, teacher, spirit speaker, my best friend and truly one of the deepest loves of my life.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

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