as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a highly influential anthropologist whose liege men can now be found in a score of major universities
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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 -
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
Noun
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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“Liege man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liege%20man. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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