Synonyms of adherents

adherents

noun

plural of adherent

as in followers

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

the Flat Earth Society surely doesn't have many adherents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• followers
• disciples
• partisans
• supporters
• devotees
• missionaries
• apostles
• votaries
• acolytes
• pupils
• students
• epigones
• admirers
• soldiers
• converts
• scholars
• advocates
• fans
• loyalists
• liege men
• proselytizers
• votarists
• protégés
• sectarians
• worshippers
• zealots
• enthusiasts
• minions
• ideologists
• faithfuls
• cultists
• champions
• henchmen
• sycophants
• idolaters
• ideologues
• backers
• lackeys
• satellites
• myrmidons
• toadies
• camp followers
• apparatchiks
• hangers-on
• flunkies
• stooges
• lickspittles
• yes-men

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaders
• defectors
• traitors
• renegades
• apostates
• turncoats
• coryphaei

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adherents

Since the administration kicked off its anti-AI doomerism social media campaign, taking particular aim at EA and its adherents’ belief that AI carries a high risk of ending humanity—anti-AI sentiment seems to have grown. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

When brutal rationalism is challenged, especially by traditionalists, its defenders will often justify themselves by pointing to the intelligence of its adherents. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Its adherents believe that the relentless pursuit of maximizing individual freedom and rights has come at the cost of community, religion, and traditional norms. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Its adherents passed legislation that protected workers, created novel regulatory agencies, broke up powerful monopolies, and developed safety standards. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Far too much coverage of declining trust in science — particularly the anti-vaccine movement — is predicated on the assumption that its adherents are either stupid or crazy. — Rick Berke, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

In the warmer months, old money adherents lean toward milky white polishes and pink pearl nails. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Internationally, the number of Druids is unclear but estimates suggest that the number is in the tens of thousands, with adherents concentrated principally in Europe and North America. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026