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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  • The international outfit recruits followers to join nearby cells and will refer prospects to, as well as put them in contact with, antifa chapters in their area.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Religious leaders, meanwhile, have pushed back against the prophecy, reminding followers that no one knows the day or the hour of Christ’s return.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Conformists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformists. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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