as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotee
Inés Anguiano, our associate test kitchen manager is something of a pork devotee.
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Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
He was allowed to emerge just for one day to meet his devotees—much like the purple frog.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
If that sounds like gushing, such enthusiasm is entirely in keeping with the film’s tone, as A-list collaborators (including George Lucas and J.J. Abrams), instrumentalists (Yo-Yo Ma and Anne-Sophie Mutter) and assorted devotees (Thomas Newman and Seth MacFarlane) sing his praises.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Monica Vinader Siren Gemstone Mini Necklace $298 Monica Vinader
This quietly luxurious pendant necklace sets a vibrant emerald against a graceful gold chain—a pairing sure to appeal to jewelry devotees both daring and demure.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
He was allowed to emerge just for one day to meet his devotees—much like the purple frog.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
If that sounds like gushing, such enthusiasm is entirely in keeping with the film’s tone, as A-list collaborators (including George Lucas and J.J. Abrams), instrumentalists (Yo-Yo Ma and Anne-Sophie Mutter) and assorted devotees (Thomas Newman and Seth MacFarlane) sing his praises.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Monica Vinader Siren Gemstone Mini Necklace $298 Monica Vinader
This quietly luxurious pendant necklace sets a vibrant emerald against a graceful gold chain—a pairing sure to appeal to jewelry devotees both daring and demure.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
Noun
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After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But Kerr’s point stands: Only casual fans would ever use basic counting stats to try to capture Green’s impact.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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To hear Nichushkin tell it after a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, the warm vibes from the fans and teammates could have melted the ice.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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And a diverse network of monarch enthusiasts, conservation efforts and landowners are anxious to see whether or how the federal government plans to protect the widespread monarch.Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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The price of Dogecoin surged dramatically, and crypto enthusiasts suddenly became interested in Dogecoin.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ordinarily, getting offended by a Bill Burr joke is a sucker’s game.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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And get stranded with a big band in Europe, and some sucker is gonna come talk to me about sellin’ out.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Every Black Friday fanatic has experienced a deal going out of stock.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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The mystery surrounding his death is perhaps his greatest tale — sorry The Tell-Tale Heart fanatics.Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotee. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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