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
And as a result of the new regulation, millions of influencers who built massive followings dispensing skin care tips, investment strategies, and medical advice found their accounts frozen or under review overnight.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite some online commentators with large followings publicly disagreeing with the president's decision—and many legacy media outlets eagerly highlighting their comments to try and sow division—the MAGA base is not wavering one bit.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the players who tried out are fixtures at West 4th Street, Dykman Park, and Rucker Park, local legends with social media followings and international playing experience.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
In every case, these cult followings formed gradually.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Both will feel at home and have large South Florida fan followings, which will make for a festive atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Others have amassed large social media followings and prominent brand deals.
—Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
In particular, scammers have targeted low- or mid-level artists with devout followings, or dormant artists whose return to music might spark particular interest.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
The nonconformists of the game have disappeared slowly, and many players seem to be more concerned about promoting their brands, improving their social-media followings or auditioning for a post-career job as a baseball analyst.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite some online commentators with large followings publicly disagreeing with the president's decision—and many legacy media outlets eagerly highlighting their comments to try and sow division—the MAGA base is not wavering one bit.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the players who tried out are fixtures at West 4th Street, Dykman Park, and Rucker Park, local legends with social media followings and international playing experience.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
In every case, these cult followings formed gradually.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Both will feel at home and have large South Florida fan followings, which will make for a festive atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Others have amassed large social media followings and prominent brand deals.
—Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
In particular, scammers have targeted low- or mid-level artists with devout followings, or dormant artists whose return to music might spark particular interest.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
The nonconformists of the game have disappeared slowly, and many players seem to be more concerned about promoting their brands, improving their social-media followings or auditioning for a post-career job as a baseball analyst.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followings
entourages
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Sure, there were others — boyfriends came and went, entourages, too.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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At a prematch press conference to preview Sunday’s away trip to Real Sociedad, furious Flick sent a warning to La Masia youngsters and their entourages.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Followings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followings. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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