conformists

plural of conformist
as in followers
often disapproving a person who behaves in a way that is considered acceptable by most people and who avoids doing things that could be considered different or unusual They went from being angry punk rockers to bland conformists. They like to travel, but they're conformists who go to only the most popular destinations.

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followers
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  • Community management and influencer collaboration—Engaging with followers, managing comments and partnering with influencers to expand reach.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Yet even his most devoted followers struggle to articulate exactly what that means.
    Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Conformists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformists. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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