as in fans
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotees
The lower forecasts stem from the philosophy that the audience for this movie is niche-focused, limited to Demon Slayer devotees, and that no audience expansion is possible.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
And then there are the old school devotees like Frank Johnson, who’d just like to bite into the soft flesh of a McIntosh.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Through such knowing details, the film appeals to insiders, but also seems to consider the more shallow aspects of Korean pop culture, and whether devotees become inured to a lot of stuff that just isn’t very good.
—Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Let the white couch devotees live their simple lives.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Many devotees endured the rainy weather to honor the statue and attend a mass led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski in the evening.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
While Stern has escalating competition in the in-depth-chat-with-famous-people arena, his show is just as beloved by devotees for its iconic side players.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Motörhead is celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1975, and a lot has been given to its devotees in the past several months.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
O'Connor's Jud and Brolin's dueling priests are in the mix, but there are also a host of Wicks devotees.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
And then there are the old school devotees like Frank Johnson, who’d just like to bite into the soft flesh of a McIntosh.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Through such knowing details, the film appeals to insiders, but also seems to consider the more shallow aspects of Korean pop culture, and whether devotees become inured to a lot of stuff that just isn’t very good.
—Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Let the white couch devotees live their simple lives.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Many devotees endured the rainy weather to honor the statue and attend a mass led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski in the evening.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
While Stern has escalating competition in the in-depth-chat-with-famous-people arena, his show is just as beloved by devotees for its iconic side players.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Motörhead is celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1975, and a lot has been given to its devotees in the past several months.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
O'Connor's Jud and Brolin's dueling priests are in the mix, but there are also a host of Wicks devotees.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, enthusiasts know that Ron del Barrilito has been crafting spirits using the exact same formulation its founders developed almost 150 years ago, and from the exact same spot in Bayamón.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although Supernatural wrapped in 2020, fanatics of the series still have plenty to be excited about.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But he is mentioned many, many times as a pair of LeBron fanatics – Clevelanders, like playwright Rajiv Joseph – build a deep friendship around LeBron and what his comings and goings mean them and to the community around them.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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