as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man
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Recent Examples of devotions
In the 15th century, Sufi mystics are said to have consumed it to stay awake during long nights of prayer and devotions.
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Ali Halit Diker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Ali Halit Diker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotions
Noun
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That’s like one of my biggest passions.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your passions, Cookson can also bring aboard a dive maestro with full kit, specialist naturalist guides, yoga instructors or professional photographers to discreetly capture the voyage in cinematic detail.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And in the very final paragraph of Mansfield Park, the object of Fanny’s affections is not a person so much as a property.—
Lucy Worsley
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new film from the husband-and-lesbian-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke features Margaret Qualley playing gay (again) as the titular detective Honey, with Aubrey Plaza co-starring as a gruff cop who is the object of her affections.—
James Factora,
Them.,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ephram deals with new friends and new loves in his new surroundings while also learning how to have a relationship with his formerly workaholic father.—
Eric King,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her loves, her battles, and her relentless pursuit of recognition unfold against the birth of modern cinema, the show’s synopsis reads.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Devotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotions. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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