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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
Cipriani grew up a choir boy in a working-class section of Philadelphia, the fourth of five children in a devout Italian Catholic family.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Amar’e Stoudemire, the American-Israeli basketball star who became a devout convert to Judaism after retiring, is reportedly headed to the hall of fame.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In particular, scammers have targeted low- or mid-level artists with devout followings, or dormant artists whose return to music might spark particular interest.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
For devout followers of BTS, or their colleagues in groups like Blackpink and Stray Kids, sales figures and stream counts are not neutral matters of fact.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Amar’e Stoudemire, the American-Israeli basketball star who became a devout convert to Judaism after retiring, is reportedly headed to the hall of fame.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In particular, scammers have targeted low- or mid-level artists with devout followings, or dormant artists whose return to music might spark particular interest.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
For devout followers of BTS, or their colleagues in groups like Blackpink and Stray Kids, sales figures and stream counts are not neutral matters of fact.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
Adjective
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The co-CEOs say these VCs have greater proximity to the issue Esusu is trying to solve—but their loyal clientele are at the center of its success.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The actress — who played Serena McGuire, Elle Woods’ loyal and bubbly best friend — looks back fondly on her time working with Reese Witherspoon as the film approaches its 25th anniversary.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The contrast between svn4vr’s different inflections evokes the spiritual tension of a pious person torn between worldly desire and submission to a higher power.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Saber rattling between the US and Cuba has reached a fever pitch following a US military operation in Caracas in January that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a staunch ally of the Cuban government.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Leslie and her gruff-but-caring, staunch Libertarian boss Ron Swanson (the incomparable Nick Offerman) became symbols of bygone bipartisanship, not to mention endless memes.—
Jennifer Armstrong,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Though many have since been released, the region remains under tight control, with strict limitations on religious and cultural practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Robert Orsi, a professor of religious studies and history at Northwestern University, said he was alarmed by the post's connotations.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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For 19 years, its dedicated staff and steadfast supporters have provided vital care to over 100,000 young people across southern Africa, including young people living with HIV/AIDS and those facing mental health challenges.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The league is steadfast about its accuracy.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nakamura, who works almost exclusively in his native Japan, smooths over those divisions, creating reverent, porous structures that open to the landscape or curl in on themselves in repose.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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So far, things are shaping up in a positive way for enthusiasts and the brand’s faithful fans.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tiny lines and textures in my ISO test scene blur together entirely at the maximum ISO 12800 setting, but colors remain faithful.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Montano's relatives described him as a devoted Marine and a source of light in their lives.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway, in disheveled straight blonde hair parted down the middle to its thick dark roots, does a convincing job of showing us that Mary, while devoted to her art (and her fame — the two can’t be separated), is a mere mortal who wears her onstage persona like a cosmic costume.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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