1
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
The kidnappers mistakenly took his son’s best friend Kyle (Elijah Wright), the son of his best friend and driver, Paul (Jeffrey Wright), a devout Muslim rich in street smarts, but not money.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Many of the greatest scientists of the 17th and 18th centuries were devout Christians, whose faith motivated them to pursue their studies.
—Gregory J Rummo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Hermann, still a devout Catholic who prayed on his knees every night, would listen, nod, and occasionally offer spiritual advice.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
One decade later, Sterlin – a devout Christian -- is still the real deal, according to DuPree and many others, including the selection committee for the 2025 Wuerffel Trophy.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Many of the greatest scientists of the 17th and 18th centuries were devout Christians, whose faith motivated them to pursue their studies.
—Gregory J Rummo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Hermann, still a devout Catholic who prayed on his knees every night, would listen, nod, and occasionally offer spiritual advice.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
One decade later, Sterlin – a devout Christian -- is still the real deal, according to DuPree and many others, including the selection committee for the 2025 Wuerffel Trophy.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
Adjective
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Community traction is strongest in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, where XRP already commands a loyal user base.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 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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DeSantis was widely expected to name Caruso, one of his staunchest allies in the Legislature.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, nine of those board members were appointed by Johnson; two others were elected with the backing of Johnson’s staunch ally, the Chicago Teachers Union.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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How the courts and legislatures balance the rights of the majority and minority in these disputes over the place of the Ten Commandments in public life may go a long way toward shaping the future of religious freedom in American public education.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Families in Florida can also seek temporary or permanent exemptions for medical or religious reasons.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Labyrinth’s themes, characters, and evocative visual artistry remain a steadfast inspiration for artists of all mediums.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Alan, equally steadfast in his conviction, sees the model as both economic and morally justified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The submissions tell a story of Massachusetts that is equal parts reverent and irreverent, with Bay Staters leaning on history while having fun with their future.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Stanton’s voice, once critical of Lincoln, became reverent by the time of his assassination.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some were faithful copies, while others were reproduced in different colors or fabrics to lend a visual unity to the scene, which is designed to mirror the eerie fairy-tale aesthetic of the fashion film within the film.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much of that popularity is thanks to a concerted campaign by the Vatican to give the next generation of faithful a relatable, modern-day role model, who used his technological talents to spread the faith.—
Jessie Wardarski,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Outside the office, Jason is a proud husband and dad, a devoted Clemson football fan and an avid traveler.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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With more locations opening over the past several years in Aventura, Boca Raton, Brickell, Coral Gables, Miami Beach and most recently in the former site of Prime Fish on South Beach, Motek has earned a devoted following.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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