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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
Image Like many devout people in Pakistan, Mr. Wahab believes that a child who memorizes the Quran will bring blessings to the family, including the promise of taking 10 others to paradise in the afterlife.
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Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Jabbar's younger brother, 24-year-old Abdur-Rahim Jabbar, told CBS News that in the year leading up to the attack, his brother seemed to grow increasingly devout.
—Rhona Tarrant, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
New revelations about Jabbar: The U.S. Army veteran had grown increasingly withdrawn and devout in his Muslim faith, according to family and friends.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Lay was a devout checkers player, former Gary Deputy Mayor Trent McCain said.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Jabbar's younger brother, 24-year-old Abdur-Rahim Jabbar, told CBS News that in the year leading up to the attack, his brother seemed to grow increasingly devout.
—Rhona Tarrant, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
New revelations about Jabbar: The U.S. Army veteran had grown increasingly withdrawn and devout in his Muslim faith, according to family and friends.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Lay was a devout checkers player, former Gary Deputy Mayor Trent McCain said.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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As Trump prepares to move from Mar-a-Lago to the White House Monday, these loyal supporters are among those celebrating his return.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Prior to its official foray into international markets, loyal overseas customers consistently generated annual sales volumes of $4.1 million to $5.5 million, accounting for 3 percent of its total annual sales.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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The pious townspeople eat food for sustenance, not enjoyment, and for over a decade Babette dutifully prepares a rather drab-looking bread soup for the sisters, per their instructions.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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And yet something about her pious active listening face really gets to Urs.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2024
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The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume Congress this year.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Even the most staunch defenders of NIH agree the agency could benefit from reforms.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
15 Jan. 2025
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By Sophie Hills Staff writer For the first time in modern U.S. history, men are just as likely to be religious as women.—
Jacob Turcotte,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Jan. 2025
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Millions Gather For World’s Largest Religious Festival Maha Kumbh By Lilith Foster-Collins News Reporter 0 Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have flocked to the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the world's largest religious gathering.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Through it all, Franklin remained steadfast with the 1-0 each week approach.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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As the counterfeit industry develops more sophisticated methods, the fight for authenticity must remain steadfast, driven by technology, vigilance, and a commitment to ethical production and consumption.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The presentation is restrained and reverent, but the flavors play together with dynamically on the tongue.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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More: Memorials honor Black Hawk crash victims with private family, Fort Campbell services The scene was controlled, quiet and reverent.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
28 Mar. 2024
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Standard and Natural show faithful color; the difference between them is in contrast, Standard has a punchier look, while Natural opens up shadows for more dynamic range.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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Asghari, also a faithful, is identified as Britney Spears’ ex-husband on the show.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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An 85-year-old mother and devoted pet owner is among the victims of the fires in Los Angeles.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Bondi’s many red flags Bondi, on the other hand, has been conspicuously devoted to Trump to the point of raising red ethical flags.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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