as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a circle of dedicated disciples who conscientiously wrote down everything the prophet said
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disciples
His disciples have kept the Ravens in contention nearly every year since.
—
The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
But the book created a movement full of disciples — Chiengora Hand Spinners, a Facebook group, now has over 1,300 members — and made the idea accessible to the public.
—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Money is an effect of production, not an instigator of production as Milton Friedman imagined, and that disciples of Friedman like Steve Hanke and John Greenwood contend to this day.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Matt LaFleur is shining in a rough year for Mike/Kyle Shanahan disciples.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Mises thought markets incredibly wise, while his disciples write and talk as though markets are flamboyantly stupid.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The modern-day disciples of Ludwig von Mises claim central banks enable spending by government without limit.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
This season will include events such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested, as well as the Last Supper, which is the final meal that Jesus shares with his disciples.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
But the book created a movement full of disciples — Chiengora Hand Spinners, a Facebook group, now has over 1,300 members — and made the idea accessible to the public.
—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Money is an effect of production, not an instigator of production as Milton Friedman imagined, and that disciples of Friedman like Steve Hanke and John Greenwood contend to this day.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Matt LaFleur is shining in a rough year for Mike/Kyle Shanahan disciples.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Mises thought markets incredibly wise, while his disciples write and talk as though markets are flamboyantly stupid.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The modern-day disciples of Ludwig von Mises claim central banks enable spending by government without limit.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
This season will include events such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested, as well as the Last Supper, which is the final meal that Jesus shares with his disciples.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Disciples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciples. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share