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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
Beckert seems not unaware of the problem, which might explain his decision to open with the textbook figure of the devout Puritan.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Neharsh’s script follows a pregnant woman whose growing cravings for foods forbidden in her faith begin to disrupt the order and ritual of her devout household.
—Udita Jhunjhunwala, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
Her debut novel follows Davis, a young Black gay violinist who was raised by a devout Christian father in Ohio, who has since fled the Midwest for an urbane gay life in New York City, complete with a wedding to the love of his life, Everett.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court today will weigh whether a devout Rastafarian can bring a damages claim against Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Neharsh’s script follows a pregnant woman whose growing cravings for foods forbidden in her faith begin to disrupt the order and ritual of her devout household.
—Udita Jhunjhunwala, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
Her debut novel follows Davis, a young Black gay violinist who was raised by a devout Christian father in Ohio, who has since fled the Midwest for an urbane gay life in New York City, complete with a wedding to the love of his life, Everett.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court today will weigh whether a devout Rastafarian can bring a damages claim against Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
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But beyond his professional accomplishments, Andy was a special person and a dear and loyal friend.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The last time a president leaned on a loyal Fed chair to juice the economy with lower rates, the results were ugly.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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All of this is impressive enough, but there are tales that the bible was written in a single night by none other than the Dark Lord himself, not a pious scribe.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2025
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The suspects may seem pious, but which of them committed the ultimate sin of murder?—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
13 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Young progressive Jews with staunch pro-Palestinian views are, however, starting to appear in politics, and win races.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Emmer has been a staunch opponent of Walz for some time, whose antagonism for the governor heightened once Walz became the vice presidential running mate to former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year’s version, which withered on the Senate’s calendar, also included religious organizations.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Researchers also reported a large building that may have served as a public religious or civic structure (often described as a candidate for a mosque/madrasa/bathhouse).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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What alerted them to her location wasn’t footprints or a cell phone ping, however, but rather the sounds of her steadfast pup, Cami.—
Outside,
Outside,
6 Jan. 2026
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The year-on-year increases at each major are more modest, usually between 10 and 12 percent, but that percentage of tournament revenue remains steadfast, if not entirely immovable.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
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It’s been heartening to see these many reverent tributes to not only Reiner’s good deeds in the arena of social justice, but also to his film work, which has maybe not always been properly appreciated for its breadth and vitality.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Dec. 2025
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Proceed with caution, faithful readers… The die is cast — the traitors and faithfuls have been chosen, and their clothes are doing the slaying (all puns intended).—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Season one is faithful to Martin’s debut Dunk and Egg tale, The Hedge Knight, and season two, which already has been greenlit, will be based on his novella The Sworn Sword.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kizzi adds to his act by pretending to be a devoted fan while V looks on incredulously.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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After years of rumors and online buzz among devoted fans, Aldi is officially coming to Colorado.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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