Synonyms of followers

followers

noun

plural of follower

1

as in adherents

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherents
• disciples
• supporters
• partisans
• apostles
• devotees
• acolytes
• missionaries
• pupils
• votaries
• admirers
• students
• epigones
• soldiers
• scholars
• converts
• fans
• advocates
• loyalists
• liege men
• votarists
• protégés
• proselytizers
• minions
• worshippers
• faithfuls
• enthusiasts
• cultists
• sectarians
• sycophants
• zealots
• champions
• ideologists
• henchmen
• backers
• idolaters
• lackeys
• myrmidons
• camp followers
• ideologues
• satellites
• toadies
• apparatchiks
• hangers-on
• stooges
• flunkies
• yes-men
• lickspittles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaders
• traitors
• defectors
• renegades
• apostates
• turncoats
• coryphaei

2

as in imitators

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitators
• echoes
• parrots
• rubber stamps
• wannabes
• copycats
• copyists
• apers
• impressionists
• apes
• mimics
• impersonators
• emulators

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of followers

The posts were so frequent that some of her followers even reached out to Sivitz with concern. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

In a recent Instagram post, the 61-year-old supermodel shared her gym routine with her many followers, and shared working out has helped her in more ways than one. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Together, the songs take longtime Prine fans and new followers more deeply into his vivid approach to songwriting, which gave voice to the lives, emotions, struggles and celebrations of everyday people. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Her personal account has more than 2 million followers, and her brand has more than 581,000 followers. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The article ran under the byline Ervin Hoskins, which has also appeared on articles critical of the war in larger publications including Daily Kos and Middle East Monitor, which together have more than 3 million followers on Facebook. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Why expend so much money convincing an audience to trust what a studio is selling when a digital filmmaker has already established that trust with their millions of followers? — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Curcio is also known for running a popular screenwriting TikTok account with nearly 200K followers and over 10M likes, and has partnered with studios like Neon, A24 and Paramount to promote films. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

The case has attracted national attention and put a spotlight on some Americans’ frustrations with the healthcare system, as Mangione has seen an outpouring of support from devoted followers who sympathize with Mangione’s cause. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026