as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a votary of the religious leader
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Recent Examples of votary
But the fate of the votary is to require and receive a constant renewal of faith.
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Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Many remember the Cultural Revolution as a time of Red Guard excess—of the people terrorizing the votaries of the party.
—Mary Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
The Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker has long been a loud votary of progress.
—Samuel Moyn, The New Republic, 19 Mar. 2018
Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Many remember the Cultural Revolution as a time of Red Guard excess—of the people terrorizing the votaries of the party.
—Mary Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
The Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker has long been a loud votary of progress.
—Samuel Moyn, The New Republic, 19 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for votary
Noun
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The Amazon Essentials product line offering everyday low prices continues to gain new adherents and now represents one out of every three units sold.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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There was already a playbook for action, a loyal membership and an understanding that aggressive action would yield new adherents.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Many people of Heather's followers went on to share their shock at how much Tristan had grown in the comments section.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Beyoncé already has a base of 310 million followers on her Instagram.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pelicans assistant James Borrego, a former Hornets head coach and Popovich disciple, was another target.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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His forgetfulness and erratic behavior alarm his disciple.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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“Votary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/votary. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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