followings

plural of following
as in entourages
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person a prince with a large following to do practically everything for him

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Recent Examples of followings Creators can only secure such deals after building large followings, but those followings often consist of people who see them as trustworthy individuals with beliefs similar to their own. Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026 While countless influencers offer tips for growing online audiences, little training exists for how to actually deal with managing the stress of having large followings. Julianna Pillemer, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 The return on investment for podcasters is that authors attract ears to their podcast because popular authors have loyal followings. Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Considering the expense of operating it, only musical groups with massive followings can sustain a residency here. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 Because even influencers with relatively small followings have loyal audiences, brands also often pay them to talk about products. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing South Korean names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations. Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 The video live-streaming platform, which is owned by Amazon, is seeing Saudi streamers build sizeable followings by blending competitive gaming with reactions, conversation, and direct interaction. Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Ganni’s success also fueled growing interest in Copenhagen’s fashion scene, helping pave the way for fellow Danish labels like Saks Potts, Stine Goya, Rotate, and Baum und Pferdgarten to cultivate devoted international followings. Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followings
entourages
Noun
  • The bout was a big draw for glitterati, gangs and their entourages -- particularly from Southern California.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Long before private jets and sprawling entourages became standard for global superstars, Starr and his bandmates — Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison — were simply four young men navigating fame together, suitcase by suitcase.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Followings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followings. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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