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a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a devotee of stamp collecting
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Recent Examples of devotees
Syrah devotees will enjoy fruit flavors, like black plum, cassis, and black raspberry, with touches of crushed violet petal and pencil lead in the finish.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, the National Museum of Asian Art noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Diwali celebrations begin with devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess's arrival, according to the Smithsonian.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Reading it provided the thrill of becoming a member of a secret club of devotees.
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
True taco devotees who dine at all 12 Taco Trail locations will receive an exclusive Taco Trail t-shirt.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
All and all, the latest edition is faithful to the series' core concept, and should feel familiar enough for RX1 devotees.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Miu Miu’s spring apron is bound to be a playful layering piece for the brand’s cool-girl devotees.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, the National Museum of Asian Art noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Diwali celebrations begin with devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess's arrival, according to the Smithsonian.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Reading it provided the thrill of becoming a member of a secret club of devotees.
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
True taco devotees who dine at all 12 Taco Trail locations will receive an exclusive Taco Trail t-shirt.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
All and all, the latest edition is faithful to the series' core concept, and should feel familiar enough for RX1 devotees.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Miu Miu’s spring apron is bound to be a playful layering piece for the brand’s cool-girl devotees.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotees
Noun
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Drafted in the first round out of Texas Tech in 2017—a move that many fans were initially skeptical of—Mahomes only saw a few spot appearances before eventually taking over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The body of each tentacle is crafted out of resin, and the individual suckers are then painted and polished before being applied by hand.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Remove any shoots and suckers that appear on the trunk or near the roots, and get rid of crossing or dead branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Glover has crisscrossed the globe for nearly a year, meeting with car enthusiasts and Jaguar loyalists.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Drivers are advised to slow down, use caution, and carry winter emergency kits, while outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were painters, sewing fanatics, jewelry makers, paper artists, beaders, journal makers and more.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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