as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotees
There’s a fair share of dancefloor warriors—techno devotees, avante-garde fashionistas, curious international travelers, and the enigmatic regulars.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
We were surrounded by thousands of excited young Catholics preparing for the start of an annual pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres, organized by devotees of the traditional Latin Mass.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Since Heathcliff seems to lose all redeeming qualities after Cathy’s death, turning into a truly miserable and vengeful man, book devotees likely have a far less romantic vision of him than what is presented in the film.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
But Fishman and Redford are far more interested in whiz-bang filters and digital effects, distractions to appeal to short-form entertainment devotees, which had the ironic side effect of wildly shortening my interest.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Sports fandom is 'part of your identity' Especially for diehard devotees, the emotional attachment fans have to their teams can be interwoven with hometown pride, family history, geographic loyalty, personal identity and self-esteem.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Belters, devotees and innovators.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s a sincerity to Spider-Man 3, combined with Raimi’s still deft understanding of Peter and Mary Jane’s relationship, that this film’s devotees point to in an attempt to reclaim it.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Winter has a way of making even the most loyal long-hair devotees consider a change.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
We were surrounded by thousands of excited young Catholics preparing for the start of an annual pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres, organized by devotees of the traditional Latin Mass.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Since Heathcliff seems to lose all redeeming qualities after Cathy’s death, turning into a truly miserable and vengeful man, book devotees likely have a far less romantic vision of him than what is presented in the film.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
But Fishman and Redford are far more interested in whiz-bang filters and digital effects, distractions to appeal to short-form entertainment devotees, which had the ironic side effect of wildly shortening my interest.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Sports fandom is 'part of your identity' Especially for diehard devotees, the emotional attachment fans have to their teams can be interwoven with hometown pride, family history, geographic loyalty, personal identity and self-esteem.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Belters, devotees and innovators.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s a sincerity to Spider-Man 3, combined with Raimi’s still deft understanding of Peter and Mary Jane’s relationship, that this film’s devotees point to in an attempt to reclaim it.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Winter has a way of making even the most loyal long-hair devotees consider a change.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
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For museum lovers, the California Academy of Sciences is a must-visit that combines marine life, planetarium shows, and a tropical rainforest biome under one roof.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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For animal lovers, pop over to the island of Vieques where hundreds of wild horses roam free.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tennis fans continue to fill the stands prior to the start of the singles finals of the Dallas Open men's tennis tournament was held at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on February 15, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Through this project, Jamie shows that the core ideas behind modern machines—cars, fans, and even industrial robots—can be understood with simple components and a bit of patience.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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For golf enthusiasts, this hotel offers exclusive access to Tierra del Sol, an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones II.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Space enthusiasts desperately wanted to see astronauts boldly going – preferably in Heinlein-style atomic cruisers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Devotees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotees. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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