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 tens of millions of social media followers give her a platform far beyond her New York district, and her nickname, AOC, has become one of the most recognizable in American politics. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Two fraudulent videos targeting the Senate candidate were posted on Tuesday on X by an account created last month that had few followers. — Shannon Bond, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law discusses how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and proudly share affordable alternatives with friends and followers. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Vic Blends is an acclaimed barber and entrepreneur with more than 25 million social media followers. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

The actress's followers were quick to react to the vacation photos, with several praising her appearance. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

An Atlanta social media personality with more than 2 million followers across platforms has been federally indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million from a federal program that helps feed needy Georgia families. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The idea all started on the Philadelphia Eagles Fan Group Facebook page, which has 464,000 followers. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

The series has nearly 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026