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

Summary An 11-year-old Ontario entrepreneur, Ashton Meyer, transformed his $10 bin cleaning side hustle into a viral success, gaining over 110,000 Instagram followers. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Today, Richards has 790,000 followers on Instagram, a Sunday Times bestselling book (The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset), and wellness community called Found. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Pierre’s Instagram business account for her viral Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls boasts over 153,000 followers. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Each year, Fan Night gives the musical’s most devoted followers a performance unlike any other, with new jokes, unexpected Easter eggs and special guests dropped throughout the show. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

In 2023, a TikTok affiliate creator with roughly 5,000 followers helped turn the brand’s Casey jean into a viral hit. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Other Big Bird followers lamented the end of summer, which comes next month. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

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