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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
In his free time, Max reviews restaurants on TikTok for his 26,000 followers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
One photo purporting to show Maduro after his capture was shared widely, including by the mayor of Coral Gables Florida, Vince Lago, and in a joint Instagram post by two popular conservative content accounts with over 6 million combined followers.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The preacher and the doctrine Rusty Yates was a follower of Woroniecki, who regularly traveled to college campuses and large events to spread his teachings, which would profoundly shape the Yates family’s worldview.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Oftentimes, artists will bring their own local followers with them.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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Lawyers for the Satanic Temple argued that these restrictions conflict with the religious practices of its Hoosier adherents.—
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The movement had adherents among the student body and on the faculty at the Catholic University in Chiclayo, which has about ten thousand students, and the cathedral boasted an enormous portrait of Josemaria Escrivá, Opus Dei’s sainted founder.—
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The success spurred other companies to open their models and shifted perceptions of China’s AI landscape from imitator to innovator.—
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Despite many aspirants and imitators, there really hasn’t been anything like it since.—
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McDermott, who understands that change is essential to sustained success, is a disciple.—
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After Saban's 2024 retirement Alabama chose as his successor Kalen DeBoer, a highly successful coach — but not a Saban disciple.—
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Fischer especially recommends making sound-softening updates in rooms with higher ceilings, open layouts, and hardwood flooring, all of which can amplify echo and reverb.—
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At its softest, Le Bon’s sedate echo-chamber fare threatens to vaporize and disappear.—
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follower. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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