as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a circle of dedicated disciples who conscientiously wrote down everything the prophet said
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Recent Examples of disciples
Just imagine singing along with a club full of other disciples.
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David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
In Rome, Leo washed the feet of others, as the story of the Last Supper records Jesus doing for his disciples.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are called to reject that which divides us and instead to build bridges that protect life and heal the wounds of violence.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This egalitarian, crate-digging ethos makes a lot of sense next to MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, who’ve fostered years of goodwill from uplifting their own disciples.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Last Supper with his disciples.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Two dozen disciples who have gathered in this large white space within a 19th-century Scottish castle ruminate with total concentration.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
In Rome, Leo washed the feet of others, as the story of the Last Supper records Jesus doing for his disciples.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are called to reject that which divides us and instead to build bridges that protect life and heal the wounds of violence.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This egalitarian, crate-digging ethos makes a lot of sense next to MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, who’ve fostered years of goodwill from uplifting their own disciples.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Last Supper with his disciples.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Two dozen disciples who have gathered in this large white space within a 19th-century Scottish castle ruminate with total concentration.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciples
Noun
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He’d been struck that the Milwaukee branch of the adherents to his cause were forever boasting about their superior sanitation systems.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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TikTok obsessives, wellness-culture adherents, and misinformation junkies all end up in need of care.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite a massive group of followers cascading down and surrounding the royal couple, one beachgoer went viral after she couldn't be bothered to dismiss the UV index for the day.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reese Witherspoon went viral last week — nearly five million views on Instagram and countless more when her comments were shared across platforms — for suggesting that her followers embrace and learn how to use artificial intelligence.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or perhaps the President would have been satisfied enough with Peter, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, whom many consider to be the first Pope.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Disciples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciples. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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