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
The murder of Jewish talk radio host Alan Berg in 1984 by two of Mathews’ acolytes brought the Order to national attention 30 years ago and inspired not one but two Hollywood films in that decade—Betrayed and Oliver Stone’s Talk Radio.
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Ali Winston, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, her sister, Tula, is back on Wallach IX, standing over the body of a promising acolyte, Lila, who has not regained consciousness after going through the Agony and meeting with a hostile reception on the other side.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
During his first term, Trump and his acolytes took aim at Social Security’s disability insurance program, a favorite target of conservative Republicans.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
All of this — well, all of this that doesn’t take place in a supernatural limbo — unfolds right in front of the Sisterhood’s other acolytes, who have gathered to watch the ritual.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Ali Winston, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, her sister, Tula, is back on Wallach IX, standing over the body of a promising acolyte, Lila, who has not regained consciousness after going through the Agony and meeting with a hostile reception on the other side.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
During his first term, Trump and his acolytes took aim at Social Security’s disability insurance program, a favorite target of conservative Republicans.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
All of this — well, all of this that doesn’t take place in a supernatural limbo — unfolds right in front of the Sisterhood’s other acolytes, who have gathered to watch the ritual.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acolyte
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The concerns of modern wellness adherents are no less valid than their 20th-century counterparts.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Kuhn, in his groundbreaking book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, described a paradigm shift in science as a new understanding of nature that: Is a sufficiently unprecedented theory to attract an enduring group of adherents.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 3 Dec. 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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What was once a casual, foodie account has grown to a platform with more than 75,000 followers.Rosalind Bowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Musk was quote tweeting a post and video from a young German YouTuber with 300,000 followers who had criticized Friedrich Merz, the man who could be the next chancellor of Germany with its parliament dissolved this week following a no confidence vote.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Acolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acolyte. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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