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devout

adjective

di-ˈvau̇t

Definition of devout

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 Some of the plot points had changed—the pilgrim’s less-devout husband, for example, was a more robust character. — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The truly devout will make 108 loops, as the number is spiritually important in Buddhism. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Mamdani, a devout Muslim, is known for his statements against Israeli military actions in the Middle East. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026 Veach was a devout believer in Jackson, who was undersized at 5-foot-9-ish, and passionately made the case. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devout

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Adjective

Officials who appear loyal today might withhold cooperation from a startled regime, engage in a power struggle, or defect en masse.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Half the room was firmly against, loyal to their elevated athleisure and silk pants with drawstring waists, a smaller contingent was staunchly pro, and one editor who shall remain unnamed voiced a defense of the travel skirt.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of loyal

Adjective

The Chicano values of the younger generation aren’t in alignment with the political orientation of the pious old guard.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
But the overall picture of religious infighting in 1640s Britain is essential to understanding how some people, especially poorer folk and especially women, found themselves on the wrong side of powerful, pious opponents.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pious

Adjective

The Great Pumpkin flies around the world leaving presents in pumpkin patches for his staunchest believers.

— Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Although the film is not true to some parts of the book, which caused some controversy among staunch King fans, Kubrick does bring to life the terrors King so aptly wrote about, including domestic abuse, isolation, helplessness, and alcoholism.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of staunch

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As same-day voters go to the polls for the midterm elections next week, the Supreme Court will hear a major religious liberty case over a Colorado universal preschool program with implications beyond the Centennial State.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Reactions could be split along religious lines—and some belief systems may be better equipped to deal with aliens than others, experts say.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of religious

Adjective

Remaining steadfast in his dharma (religious and moral principles), Rama rejects all of Lakshmana’s suggestions for resistance and insists that obedience to his father and preservation of righteousness must take precedence over royal position.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Amid those woes, the team brought in Tucker to provide competition, but Toub remained steadfast in his support of Butker.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

Brought from the page to the gallery wall, Loran’s diagram looks a bit like anti-art rather than reverent analysis of a masterpiece.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
But an extensive fiiing made by the trust to a Tennessee court late Tuesday afternoon paint a different portrait of Seaver than the reverent one seen in the death announcement video.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of reverent

Adjective

And even for this critic, who remains truly devoted to Esther and Sasha, talking about this development in a positive fashion just feels wrong.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Beatriz Porto, an owner and vice president of Porto’s, said the West Covina bakery is the chain’s busiest, in part because devoted fans drive in from Temecula, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga and beyond.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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