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devout

adjective

di-ˈvau̇t

Definition of devout

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 The film unfolds in a devout fishing community on Malaysia’s East Coast, following two young lovers, Jani and Melur, whose plans for the future are upended by an unplanned pregnancy, poverty and addiction, pushing Jani toward the drug trade. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026 Before the World Cup, only the most devout geographer or soccer fan would recognize Cape Verde’s name and colors. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 For the most devout fans, calories are in and cash is out while traveling North America in lockstep with their side. — Noah White, Washington Post, 10 July 2026 Through it all, he was sustained by his devout Catholic faith. — Jason Mast, STAT, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for devout

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Adjective

These special dishes also allow the team a closer interaction with their loyal customers.

— Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Teams sold tickets, concessions, sponsorships and television rights to loyal hometown fans.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of loyal

Adjective

Philemon and Baucis, a pious Phrygian couple, hospitably received the disguised Zeus and Hermes after their richer neighbors had refused to do so.

— Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
This was 1872, and the pious (and patronizing) commentators of the time muttered that Damien’s unvarnished personality was due to his simple farm upbringing in rural Belgium.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Definition of pious

Adjective

In neighboring Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a staunch progressive, has faced questions about his past support for defunding the police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Wicks is also generally a staunch vote for environmental protections, with her voting record notching a lifetime score of 95% on the California Environmental Voters ranking system.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of religious

Adjective

And many on Wall Street remain steadfast in their belief that this cycle won’t be any different.

— Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Herrera proactively trains staff for potential immigration enforcement, creating vital protocols due to a lack of external business guidance, embodying a steadfast commitment to protecting its community.

— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

The Lost Boys gave us the chance to create something that feels reverent toward the film while still staking its own claim.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The wedding processional began with the majestic, resonant tones of the historic church organ, setting a reverent and grand atmosphere.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of reverent

Adjective

According to historians, people in the ancient world argued over where Odysseus’ journeys took him and whether his wife, Penelope, was faithful.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
So to have an actual articulated toy, and one that looks incredibly faithful to the original design from the manga, is genuinely wonderful.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of faithful

Adjective

This is good news not only for Oliver’s devoted viewers, over 2 million of them streaming his weekly deep dives on YouTube alone, but also for his platform.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
But before all of this, she was known to us as a devoted daughter.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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