devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē 
ˌdē-
ˌdē-
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
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The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
a group of religious devotees
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.
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Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 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
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Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Inés Anguiano, our associate test kitchen manager is something of a pork devotee.
—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
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌdev-ə-ˈtē
-ˈtā
-ˈtā
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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