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
For prog rock devotees, the personnel alone reads like a dream lineup.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
1 July 2026
Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Great news for tennis (and Royals) devotees, Wimbledon is officially underway!
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah's 90th birthday.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Pickleball devotees will be happy to know there is an outdoor court; golf putting greens, shuffleboard, and lawn games like cornhole line the top deck, too.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The BookTok devotees deserve hotter.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
1 July 2026
Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Great news for tennis (and Royals) devotees, Wimbledon is officially underway!
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah's 90th birthday.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Pickleball devotees will be happy to know there is an outdoor court; golf putting greens, shuffleboard, and lawn games like cornhole line the top deck, too.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The BookTok devotees deserve hotter.
—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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Wine lovers should consider hitting some stops on the Great River Road Wine Trail, especially Danzinger Vineyards on the bluff in Alma.
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The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
Noun
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As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
Noun
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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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The Midjourney company does not promote their device for routine screening of early cancers, although some online enthusiasts earnestly hope this will be the case soon.
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The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
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“Devotees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotees. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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