as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a highly influential economist whose acolytes can be found at many major universities
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Recent Examples of acolyte
Next door, the Bob Dylan Center houses the massive archive of the Nobel-winning singer-songwriter, who was Guthrie’s biggest acolyte.
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Among those acolytes is Lucien (Jérémy Gillet), a reedy, repressed young virgin who yearns to be part of the gay community but hasn’t the courage to come out to his domineering mother Christine (Elisabeth Wiener), who also just happens to be the country’s very right-wing health minister.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
In May, Jenna Lyons will bring a group of acolytes to Milan, while food writer Rebekah Peppler will lead a culinary tour of the French Riviera.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Tamaki went on to open his own joint in 2018 in Tokyo, and acolytes have been raving about his creations ever since.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Among those acolytes is Lucien (Jérémy Gillet), a reedy, repressed young virgin who yearns to be part of the gay community but hasn’t the courage to come out to his domineering mother Christine (Elisabeth Wiener), who also just happens to be the country’s very right-wing health minister.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
In May, Jenna Lyons will bring a group of acolytes to Milan, while food writer Rebekah Peppler will lead a culinary tour of the French Riviera.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Tamaki went on to open his own joint in 2018 in Tokyo, and acolytes have been raving about his creations ever since.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acolyte
Noun
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Many today argue that those who flooded into the nation’s legislative hall were the true adherents of American patriotism.—
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Physics Universal Love Language, the second album by Syrian-Armenian-American singer Káryyn, is tuned to 432hz, a standard that is, according to new age adherents, more in line with the hum of the universe.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Noun
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While Fed followers see Warsh’s task forces as an ambitious campaign to reevaluate nearly every part of the Fed’s policy-setting process, the harsh language the chairman previously used to describe the Fed was largely absent from his remarks last week.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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With over 9,000 followers on Instagram, owners Jones and his wife Ana curated a strong social media presence that created a steady stream of familiar shoppers.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The architect was Robert Cika, a disciple of a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Acolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acolyte. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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