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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
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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
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Recent Examples of followers
Chinese percussionist Xu Yang told his social media followers the form and style of the drums used on the Great Wall appeared more like a Japanese Taiko performance.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Franco's new followers were quick to flood into the comment section with their suspicions that there was more to the posts than the actor was letting on.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Through the Reel, Ripa and Consuelos’s followers got to see the now-25-year-old grown up on screen as she was cradled by her parents and spent some time with her brothers Michael, now 29, and Joaquin, now 23.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Rather than centering her own celebrity, Kiyoko has spent years building a tribute to an imaginary place her followers inhabited long before the rest of the world took notice.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
The post has been viewed by nearly 16 million people (not too shabby for a guy just south of 80,000 followers) and had its fair share of replies, most of which were siding with Beat.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
But creators with 20,000 followers online that are plugged into the Guest Radar test well and go on to do 6 million views on The Diary of a CEO.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Messi has the world’s second most followers (506 million).
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
To fair success, from the looks of her 60k+ followers.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Franco's new followers were quick to flood into the comment section with their suspicions that there was more to the posts than the actor was letting on.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Through the Reel, Ripa and Consuelos’s followers got to see the now-25-year-old grown up on screen as she was cradled by her parents and spent some time with her brothers Michael, now 29, and Joaquin, now 23.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Rather than centering her own celebrity, Kiyoko has spent years building a tribute to an imaginary place her followers inhabited long before the rest of the world took notice.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
The post has been viewed by nearly 16 million people (not too shabby for a guy just south of 80,000 followers) and had its fair share of replies, most of which were siding with Beat.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
But creators with 20,000 followers online that are plugged into the Guest Radar test well and go on to do 6 million views on The Diary of a CEO.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Messi has the world’s second most followers (506 million).
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
To fair success, from the looks of her 60k+ followers.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followers
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Physics Universal Love Language, the second album by Syrian-Armenian-American singer Káryyn, is tuned to 432hz, a standard that is, according to new age adherents, more in line with the hum of the universe.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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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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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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Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt are his overwhelmed disciples, imbued with discomfiting powers that could be key to making contact with these otherworldly guests.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The moment carries echoes of that famous photograph from a half-century ago.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The vintage tents, antique furniture and echoes of early exploration certainly encourage nostalgia.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Followers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followers. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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