devotee

noun

ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio)
Definition of devoteenext
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 Throngs of devotees take a dip in the holy waters in the belief that doing so will purge them of sins and grant them salvation. — Atul Loke, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2025 Obviously, this screening is designed for AOT devotees who want the rare chance to rewatch the conclusion of a decade-long journey on the big screen and as director Yuichiro Hayashi envisioned it to be experienced. — Photo: Courtesy Of Hbo., refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Best for: Hoka devotees, those seeking max cush, heavier runners, those who run gravel roads and road-to-smooth-trail routes. — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 For the less daring design devotees, perhaps zebra wood furniture could be your new fix? — Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for devotee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotee
  1. lover
  2. fan
  3. enthusiast
  4. sucker
  5. fanatic
Noun
  • Despite his hardened outlook on Heis, Rema remains a lover at heart.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Continue reading to learn more about the top cities for fine wine lovers, based on the Douglas Elliman Knight Frank Wealth Report.
    — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Sofia Richie Grainge, another celebrity fan, once described the cult product’s appeal on TikTok.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, appeared to playfully flaunt his butt to bystanders while playing golf with Patrick Mahomes at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, as seen in fan photos shared on X.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of fan
Noun
  • The film begins with the league’s sole enthusiast, Franny (Cliff Blake), settling onto the grass with his portable card table, his pocket binoculars, and his scorecard; slowly, the players begin to dribble onto the field.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This attention to detail creates experiences that keep critics and food enthusiasts coming back for more.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of enthusiast
Noun
  • Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Extended deterrence was a sham, and the people who relied on it were suckers.
    — Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of sucker
Noun
  • Where fans and fanatics are able to watch the skills, competitiveness and action drawing plays, leaving many people in disbelief and amazement right in their own home.
    — Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • People who were skeptical of this all-consuming love fest were viewed as crazy racists and messianic fanatics.
    — Uri Kurlianchik, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of fanatic

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