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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
Nikki Glaser, who has attended 22 Eras Tour concerts and been a devout Swiftie, introduced the singer's award.
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The mixture of the spectacular Spidey elements will wow web-slinger fans from young children to seniors and the average MCU watcher to devout comic readers and collectors.
—Scott King, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The history of celibate women, for instance, turned out to be overwhelmingly populated by religiously devout women.
—Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
Black Americans ranked more devout in each category than white Americans and Hispanic Americans, according to the poll.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The mixture of the spectacular Spidey elements will wow web-slinger fans from young children to seniors and the average MCU watcher to devout comic readers and collectors.
—Scott King, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The history of celibate women, for instance, turned out to be overwhelmingly populated by religiously devout women.
—Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
Black Americans ranked more devout in each category than white Americans and Hispanic Americans, according to the poll.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
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Eric, Anna's fiancé, is an extremely loyal and dedicated father to his daughter Lily.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her ability to tap into cultural moments, partner with like-minded brands, and foster a loyal online community has made her brand a standout in the competitive world of digital commerce.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The mobius-thinking at times almost seems like Medieval Zen, what with the emphasis on emptiness and silent meditation, and in fact that was what the Church fathers objected to most: too much quiet, solitary contemplation, not enough pious instruction.—
Jon Raymond
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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This may well sound like something that would’ve been played as a pious Christian allegory in another era.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And though public opinion is staunch and clear on this issue, Congress approved vast cutbacks.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the plan collapsed amid staunch opposition from Somalia, which has long opposed Somaliland’s independence and fears Ethiopia’s dominance of the region.—
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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Fast forward to today—on the heels of a decades-long conservative family values movement—and that very same clinic is now being vilified by conservative religious leaders.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Broward County synagogues also are facing a religious school teacher shortage.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
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From that same place comes her steadfast advocacy for the Latino community.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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News coverage, starting with correspondent Joan Rivers’ outrageous taunts and then shifting to a far more reverent tone from 2006 to 2021, when Ryan Seacrest joined Rancic for live news desk and awards show coverage.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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His surviving works — just over 30 in all — form a kind of visual music or poetry: reverent, revelatory.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Davies’s magnificent, faithful adaptation of Edith Wharton’s 1905 novel is a sumptuous triumph.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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This opens up a huge question: what is any portrait faithful to?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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Amid all the looming consciousness that our time on earth is precious, there are also specials unerringly devoted to utter stupidity, and even the comedians fixated on mortality are delivering life-affirming material, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Our team’s devoted efforts, our creators’ passion, and our artists’ talent are HYBE’s most powerful growth engine and the bedrock that sustains our company.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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