1
as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world
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as in imitator
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
Brando's Method acting inspired a whole generation of mumbling followers
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Recent Examples of follower
Over the past six months, that has keyed his explosive growth by 50 percent, amassing 3.3 million TikTok followers with only seven songs officially released.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That is what Jesus did as a first century rabbi by modeling servanthood and teaching his followers (then and now) to be kind, loving and compassionate to all, especially the poor, the imprisoned (to anything) and the oppressed (by anything or anyone).
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks asked followers on X for the best burger spot in Kansas City and fans gave him lots of ideas.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
What began as an intimate connection with fans has ballooned to 7.5 million followers between Instagram and TikTok.
—Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That is what Jesus did as a first century rabbi by modeling servanthood and teaching his followers (then and now) to be kind, loving and compassionate to all, especially the poor, the imprisoned (to anything) and the oppressed (by anything or anyone).
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks asked followers on X for the best burger spot in Kansas City and fans gave him lots of ideas.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
What began as an intimate connection with fans has ballooned to 7.5 million followers between Instagram and TikTok.
—Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follower
Noun
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According to tradition, the incumbent chooses his successor, and is then — so adherents believe — reincarnated in that person’s body.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 July 2025
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This trails both Muslims and Hindus, who each retain 99 percent of their adherents from childhood.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The series takes place in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century and follows the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and his disciples.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Maa also has echoes of Rosemary’s Baby, with feminist undercurrents that might remind you of the Stree franchise, and frames in the climax that closely resemble moments from Shaitaan.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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On the tenant side, there were echoes of Zohran Mamdani’s call for a rent freeze, which he’s made a pillar of his mayoral campaign.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
1 July 2025
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follower. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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