as in followers
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the Flat Earth Society surely doesn't have many adherents
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Recent Examples of adherents
Its adherents promote terrorism and sabotage to incite a race war and to bring about social collapse.
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Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
And most of today’s Esperanto adherents are neither naïve nor even particularly batty.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Its adherents wielded the power of the federal government.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Critics say event ‘hijacked’ by Christian nationalism Critics say Rededicate 250 is shaping up to promote Christian nationalism — whose adherents typically believe that the United States was founded as and should be a Christian nation.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Scientology is a religious group shrouded in privacy that has garnered attention for its celebrity adherents, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 3 May 2026
TikTok obsessives, wellness-culture adherents, and misinformation junkies all end up in need of care.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Finally, some adherents to the rocks-in-the-bottom-of-pots philosophy claim that those pieces help by keeping potting mix from falling through the pot’s drain holes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Apr. 2026
Since then, Human Rights Watch asserted, the authorities have demolished hundreds of church buildings or the crosses atop them, prevented adherents from gathering in unofficial churches, restricted access to the Bible, and confiscated religious materials not authorized by the government.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
And most of today’s Esperanto adherents are neither naïve nor even particularly batty.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Its adherents wielded the power of the federal government.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Critics say event ‘hijacked’ by Christian nationalism Critics say Rededicate 250 is shaping up to promote Christian nationalism — whose adherents typically believe that the United States was founded as and should be a Christian nation.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Scientology is a religious group shrouded in privacy that has garnered attention for its celebrity adherents, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 3 May 2026
TikTok obsessives, wellness-culture adherents, and misinformation junkies all end up in need of care.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Finally, some adherents to the rocks-in-the-bottom-of-pots philosophy claim that those pieces help by keeping potting mix from falling through the pot’s drain holes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Apr. 2026
Since then, Human Rights Watch asserted, the authorities have demolished hundreds of church buildings or the crosses atop them, prevented adherents from gathering in unofficial churches, restricted access to the Bible, and confiscated religious materials not authorized by the government.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherents
Noun
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The series, produced by Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, is broadcast in more than 150 territories and has amassed over 60 million followers across social media platforms.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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What may not be as familiar is Smith’s consistently upbeat attitude in the midst of chaos, capturing it all for her followers on Instagram and YouTube as The Unlikely Countrywoman.—
Caroline Utz,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Hijras often seek out a guru, an older and more experienced hijra, to become their chelas, or disciples.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Other Lynn disciples poured into the ranks.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Noun
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With a large pack of Democrats running and just two serious Republican contenders, Democratic partisans feared their fractured vote would let the GOP nab both spots in Tuesday’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Tribalism renders too many partisans unable to think ahead more than one election.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Adherents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherents. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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