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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
devout Red Sox fans never lost faith during the long World Series drought
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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
devout monks living a life of prayer and solitude
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Recent Examples of devout
His potential political ambitions aside, Rubio has incentive to seek good relations with the Vatican, both diplomatically and personally as a devout member of the faith.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Goryeo were devout Buddhists; so too are the Lee family, of the modern Won Buddhist sect.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a devout socialist and one of the most vocal opponents of the Pentagon’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran, brushed off the threat of being removed from the alliance.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The Pharisees were the most devout members of ancient Israeli society, and their real agenda was not to trouble Jesus, but to protest against and challenge Rome.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Goryeo were devout Buddhists; so too are the Lee family, of the modern Won Buddhist sect.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a devout socialist and one of the most vocal opponents of the Pentagon’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran, brushed off the threat of being removed from the alliance.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The Pharisees were the most devout members of ancient Israeli society, and their real agenda was not to trouble Jesus, but to protest against and challenge Rome.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
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This does not mean being less loyal to an employer or less committed to the organization one represents.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Doug will be remembered for his generous heart, his loyal friendships, and his unwavering love for his family.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 May 2026
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Maria, austere and deeply pious, runs the business with an iron hand, obsessed with making the family’s origins forgotten.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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As Mildred Layton, the pious pastor’s wife first played on screen by Kristin Chenoweth, Ana Gasteyer is in her element.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Palace’s defence, so staunch for much of this campaign, snuffed out any serious danger.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association, staunch opponents of the shelter location, went to court in December over the city’s previous decision.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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The basilica is Spain’s most recognizable work of architecture, Barcelona’s defining landmark and one of Europe’s most unusual religious buildings.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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David called on civil society, academic, religious and other groups to help the commission and said a large charity group in Germany has offered funding support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The definitive edition arrived last year via Third Man, steadfast champions of deserving Detroit obscurities.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
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This is a lovely, if rather decorous and reverent, tale of an illicit affair that’s unlikely to cause as much noise as Dhont’s last two films.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Nonetheless, mathematicians remember him with reverent affection.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
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The announcement of Dean and Allie as the couple in Season Two is the latest example of Off Campus’ showrunner and development team making the show a distinct offering rather than a faithful blow-by-blow of the novels.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Of course faithful musical buffs will hyper-focus on what’s been change… and honestly, that’s part of the fun, right?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The concern is that FIFA is pricing out many of the sport’s most devoted fans.—
Richard Sheehan,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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