DEVOTIONS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

devotions

noun

plural of devotion

as in passions

a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man

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Recent Examples of devotions Some Anglicans, especially in Anglo-Catholic traditions, also ask for the intercession of saints and maintain Marian devotions similar to those in Roman Catholicism. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 Many churches also have extra times of devotions and other activities. — ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 Eclipses across your astrological axis (Virgo-Pisces) activate themes of independence versus commitment, asking you to honor your devotions without deflecting. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 In the 15th century, Sufi mystics are said to have consumed it to stay awake during long nights of prayer and devotions. — Ali Halit Diker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025

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Awards-and-rhinestone-laden superstar with an arsenal of hit records, a string of memorable movie performances, her own theme park, business empire and philanthropic passions.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Leo Tolstoy’s masterful epic—or one of them, at least—is about one woman’s scandals, passions, and ultimate tragedy, all set amid the tumult of late-19th century Russia.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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What starts out as a routine professional interview soon spirals into an absurdly funny portrait of the rivalries, loyalties and affections shared by three women.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Two brothers fighting over the affections of a woman — or, perhaps in the case of The White Lotus, each other — is a tale as old as time.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

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