as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a votary of the religious leader
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The restrictions subdued Lent, Passover and Ramadan celebrations for many in some of the holiest sites for adherents of Christianity, Islam and Judaism.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Over on Deuxmoi, followers debated the significance of this report about Jenner and Elordi.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But in the years since then, many of her followers have expressed concern over her mental health, citing her social media posts.—
Chloe Melas,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Just imagine singing along with a club full of other disciples.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Rome, Leo washed the feet of others, as the story of the Last Supper records Jesus doing for his disciples.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Votaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/votaries. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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