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

Her account, @dramafreediaries on TikTok and Instagram, has amassed 100 million views and 500,000 followers across several social media platforms since her first post in January. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Dhar Mann has 170 million followers globally and nearly 300 million views each week across platforms. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Katseye doesn’t seem to get in as much trouble as K-pop idols have in the past for swearing; a patina of unruliness has endeared the group to its followers. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

At the Texas and Connecticut trials, victims’ relatives testified that Jones’ followers — believing his claims that the shooting didn’t happen — subjected them to death and rape threats, in-person harassment and abusive comments on social media. — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Feeds increasingly distribute content based on how people respond to it rather than how many followers the account already has. — Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Dhar Mann Studios has built one of the world’s largest digital audiences, with more than 170 million followers globally and nearly 300 million views each week across platforms. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

The Oscar winner joined Instagram in April and has since amassed 6 million followers. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Responding to questions from followers, Kiser said Teddy is enrolled in an Infant Swimming Resource program, which teaches water survival skills to young children. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026