Synonyms of followers

followers

noun

plural of follower

1

as in adherents

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherents
• disciples
• supporters
• apostles
• missionaries
• partizans
• devotees
• acolytes
• pupils
• votaries
• students
• admirers
• partisans
• soldiers
• epigones
• scholars
• converts
• fans
• advocates
• loyalists
• liege men
• worshipers
• votarists
• protégés
• proselytizers
• faithfuls
• worshippers
• idolators
• enthusiasts
• cultists
• sectarians
• minions
• sycophants
• zealots
• champions
• ideologists
• flunkeys
• henchmen
• backers
• idolaters
• lackeys
• idealogues
• myrmidons
• camp followers
• ideologues
• satellites
• toadies
• apparatchiks
• hangers-on
• apparatchiki
• stooges
• flunkies
• yes-men
• lickspittles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaders
• traitors
• defectors
• renegades
• apostates
• turncoats
• coryphaei

2

as in imitators

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitators
• echos
• echoes
• wannabes
• wannabees
• rubber stamps
• copycats
• parrots
• apers
• copyists
• impressionists
• apes
• impersonators
• mimics
• emulators

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of followers

Boo the Pomeranian with the floofy haircut had millions of Facebook followers. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

The Instagram account for A List Smiles Atlanta boasts over 150,000 followers and features an advertisement from personality Tia Kemp for its cleaning system. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024

As my followers know, my research this year has recommended portfolios hold more than 20% in gold. —Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

The Black Tape Project includes traveling shows and has about 900,000 followers on Instagram. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024

However, not all healthcare influencers have formal medical training; some rely solely on personal experiences to connect with their followers. —Christy Saia-Owenby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024