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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
Last season, there was controversy when former Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who is a devout Christian, wrote a religious message on his rainbow armband.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Um, and then on the other side, I was raised, uh, by my mother and stepfather as a devout Jehovah's Witness.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Products labeled as halal or kosher must actually be those things, otherwise companies can deceive devout Jewish or Muslim customers into violating their faith traditions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
While the bulk of this story follows the normal progression of life-saving treatment, there are a few things that make this couple, devout Catholics, see a deeper cause at work.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Um, and then on the other side, I was raised, uh, by my mother and stepfather as a devout Jehovah's Witness.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Products labeled as halal or kosher must actually be those things, otherwise companies can deceive devout Jewish or Muslim customers into violating their faith traditions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
While the bulk of this story follows the normal progression of life-saving treatment, there are a few things that make this couple, devout Catholics, see a deeper cause at work.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
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And for much of its existence, Britain’s most enigmatic automaker had one showroom and a handful of loyal customers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over the years the brand has garnered a loyal following and significant influence within the fashion world.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the old days, when Muslims had a great civilization, their smart and pious people also got paid for being smart and pious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Sanders — the longtime Vermont independent and staunch critic of the Republican president — called for a permanent cap of 15% on credit card rates.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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CrossFit, the high-intensity gym begun by the staunch libertarian Greg Glassman, went from 13 gyms in 2005 to 13,000 in 2016.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The measure would allow some exemptions, including for officers involved in undercover operations and SWAT duties or who are wearing religious garb.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fennell teases out the tricky evolution of the characters’ deep bond, from steadfast sibling affection toward a combative, quasi-incestuous desire.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band remained steadfast in the commitment despite many other acts bowing out.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those elements, and time spent in the sauna, are meant to create a magical, reverent place that exists between worlds and outside of hierarchies, Argeropoulous said.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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But the campaign against Good is different—because The Homeland takes particular and perverse interest in women deemed insufficiently reverent of hearth and home.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Panarin embraced it with a combination of zeal and naivety that endeared him to the Blueshirts faithful.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gene Simmons is giving props to Taylor Swift, whose huge, devoted fanbase reminds the KISS bassist of Beatlemania.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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