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as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world
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as in imitator
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
Brando's Method acting inspired a whole generation of mumbling followers
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Recent Examples of follower
His fears about losing followers after revealing his identity were quickly quieted by an outpouring of support.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
In a world hellbent on celebrating individualism – selfies and influencers and likes and followers – New York won as a collective.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
What started as a personal goal evolved into a citywide movement that attracted his nearly 90,000 followers on Instagram and drew support from public officials, community leaders and residents across Chicago.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
That kept fortunes on the table for many a follower.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
In a world hellbent on celebrating individualism – selfies and influencers and likes and followers – New York won as a collective.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
What started as a personal goal evolved into a citywide movement that attracted his nearly 90,000 followers on Instagram and drew support from public officials, community leaders and residents across Chicago.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
That kept fortunes on the table for many a follower.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follower
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But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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And Trump’s domineering, loutish approach to women spoke to its adherents in a way that few, if any, of his rivals could match.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Steven Spielberg's dino masterpiece — which has spawned six sequels and countless imitators — ushered in a new wave of CGI filmmaking and became an instant sensation beyond what original author Michael Crichton could ever have envisioned.—
Huntley Woods,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Their clothes inspired imitators.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The architect was Robert Cika, a disciple of a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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These slurs are not mere political insults but echo centuries-old stereotypes denying Black women's femininity and dignity, a historical burden highlighted by figures like Sojourner Truth.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Labour’s popularity has fallen accordingly, in echoes of the fate suffered by the center-right Conservative Party.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follower. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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