as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a highly influential economist whose acolytes can be found at many major universities
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Recent Examples of acolyte
Democrats will not erase this deficit by pandering to TikTok influencers or trying to convert the acolytes of hyper-toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
De León hugged tearful acolytes and took photos with them, letting his million-watt smile flash.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, Hazen and Wong seem to be gaining acolytes in other fields.
—Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
Lila activates her own acolyte by locking eyes with Antonio.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
De León hugged tearful acolytes and took photos with them, letting his million-watt smile flash.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, Hazen and Wong seem to be gaining acolytes in other fields.
—Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
Lila activates her own acolyte by locking eyes with Antonio.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acolyte
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Cisco Aguilar, Nevada Secretary of State Since winning his 2022 race by a narrow margin against a Trump-backing Big Lie adherent and QAnon sympathizer, Aguilar, a Democrat, has invested $30 million to modernize the state’s voting infrastructure.Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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At its peak, Christianity in Japan boasted some 500,000 adherents, the majority of them clustered in Nagasaki.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
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Throughout the 1970s, Butler ran a produce farm, where today many of his disciples work, Robin Marshall, a former SIF member, told Newsweek November 22.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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With Herro playing off the ball more frequently this season, and with Robinson a disciple of the Reggie Miller constant-movement school of shot location, Spoelstra sees a pair of keys with the potential to unlock the Miami Heat’s offense.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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With almost 3 million followers on Instagram, Dr. Kennedy has become a favorite expert offering insight on how to build a stronger parent-child connection.Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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Your future followers are already on LinkedIn, scrolling past content that doesn't grab them.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Acolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acolyte. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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