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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
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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
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Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones' conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
The North American woman with the most social media followers?
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, the company is parent to a portfolio of 40 niche editorial brands like Recess Therapy, Middle Class Fancy and Animals Doing Things with an active reach of over 100 million followers across social media.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From holiday gift guides to festive product showcases, influencers provide personalized recommendations that resonate deeply with their followers, helping brands cut through the noise of holiday advertising and speak directly to their target audiences.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The previous owners’ daughter had started an Instagram page chronicling the historic home, which had grown to about 1,500 followers by the time the Meyers put in their offer.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones' conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
The North American woman with the most social media followers?
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, the company is parent to a portfolio of 40 niche editorial brands like Recess Therapy, Middle Class Fancy and Animals Doing Things with an active reach of over 100 million followers across social media.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From holiday gift guides to festive product showcases, influencers provide personalized recommendations that resonate deeply with their followers, helping brands cut through the noise of holiday advertising and speak directly to their target audiences.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The previous owners’ daughter had started an Instagram page chronicling the historic home, which had grown to about 1,500 followers by the time the Meyers put in their offer.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Followers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followers. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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