votaries

noun

plural of votary
as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another a votary of the religious leader

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  1. adherents
  2. followers
  3. disciples
Noun
  • But pharmacies were banned in 2023 from dispensing these six peptides—which adherents claim deliver benefits ranging from improved endurance to reduced inflammation—over efficacy and safety concerns.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • These and other initiatives are focusing on secular Jews and adherents to Reform Judaism.
    — Giovanna Dell'Orto, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of adherents
Noun
  • Gastélum posted similar content on his Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, which together had more than 1 million followers.
    — Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Opening weekend audience are looking like a mix of under 35, A24 loyalists, followers of Matt Johnson and fans of Bourdain.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of followers
Noun
  • Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Super Bowl champs replaced Kubiak with another one of Shanahan’s disciples.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of disciples
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“Votaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/votaries. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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