: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell
informal
1
—used to make a statement or question more forceful
What the devil are you talking about?
Where the devil have you been?
2
: something that is very difficult or that causes a lot of trouble
The shoes look great, but they're the devil to walk in.
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Jessica Guerrieri, People.com, 9 May 2025
That said, the guides recommended some activities that might be more interesting yet still suitable for active children, including walking the Rainbow Valley, biking the Devil’s Gorge, or going down the sand dunes at Las Cornices.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Beyond his upcoming Free the Machine Tour, Church is slated to perform two To Beat the Devil residency shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17, followed by a two-night stint at Nashville venue The Pinnacle for Evangeline vs. The Machine Live on May 23-24.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Mike Piazza, acquired in a blockbuster trade in May 1998, homered in his third game at Shea Stadium June 8, 1998, when Rick Reed carried a perfect game into the seventh inning against the Devil Rays before giving up a two-out double to Wade Boggs.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea comes out May 13 and is available for preorder now, wherever books are sold.
—Jessica Guerrieri, People.com, 9 May 2025
That said, the guides recommended some activities that might be more interesting yet still suitable for active children, including walking the Rainbow Valley, biking the Devil’s Gorge, or going down the sand dunes at Las Cornices.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Beyond his upcoming Free the Machine Tour, Church is slated to perform two To Beat the Devil residency shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17, followed by a two-night stint at Nashville venue The Pinnacle for Evangeline vs. The Machine Live on May 23-24.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Mike Piazza, acquired in a blockbuster trade in May 1998, homered in his third game at Shea Stadium June 8, 1998, when Rick Reed carried a perfect game into the seventh inning against the Devil Rays before giving up a two-out double to Wade Boggs.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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“The Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Devil. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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