as in adherents
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 acolytes
Proxies and acolytes are deployed to the networks to underscore the strength of the president’s stance while subtly watering down threats and reassuring investors.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence and Anya Taylor-Joy, two longstanding Dior acolytes, supported Jonathan Anderson at his first womenswear show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
But Kirk’s acolytes seem more interested in a game of gotcha than true, honest discourse.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The center will host on-campus incubators, and provide avenues for mentorship—perhaps bringing the likes of Nara Smith into closer contact with her acolytes.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The sequences of Ann and her acolytes singing and dancing to remixed Shaker hymns are transcendent, capturing the completeness of their devotion.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
The first were Black blues guitar acolytes, including Buddy Guy and Albert King.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Some acolytes have even gotten tattoos of the studio’s logo.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Andreessen would agree with Abundance acolytes that the first step is to eliminate unnecessary regulation.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence and Anya Taylor-Joy, two longstanding Dior acolytes, supported Jonathan Anderson at his first womenswear show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
But Kirk’s acolytes seem more interested in a game of gotcha than true, honest discourse.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The center will host on-campus incubators, and provide avenues for mentorship—perhaps bringing the likes of Nara Smith into closer contact with her acolytes.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The sequences of Ann and her acolytes singing and dancing to remixed Shaker hymns are transcendent, capturing the completeness of their devotion.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
The first were Black blues guitar acolytes, including Buddy Guy and Albert King.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Some acolytes have even gotten tattoos of the studio’s logo.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Andreessen would agree with Abundance acolytes that the first step is to eliminate unnecessary regulation.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acolytes
Noun
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To symbolize this united centrist front, adherents of The Change fly American flags that have been reconfigured to place the field of stars smack in the middle of the stripes.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Academics cite Wallace’s story as one of the catalysts behind a fringe concept that has spread among adherents to the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, movement and is gaining traction at the highest levels of the federal government.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fast forward nine years, and Fritz is doing makeup full-time, posting her avant-garde looks on TikTok for her nearly 100,000 followers.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Javadoodles, an animator and artist with over three milion social media followers, has found her own way to recharge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Helping Vitello's case in San Francisco is the prominent presence of former Tennessee disciples on the organizational depth chart.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bielsa lost both finals but gained admirers and disciples.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Acolytes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acolytes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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