follower

[fol-oh-er] / ˈfɒl oʊ ər /

NOUN

person who believes or has great interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adherent admirer advocate backer believer client devotee disciple fan member participant patron supporter worshiper

STRONG

addict apostle attendant bootlicker buff cohort companion convert copycat fancier freak hanger-on helper imitator lackey minion parasite partisan promoter proselyte pupil representative satellite sectary servant sidekick stooge sycophant toady vassal votary zealot

WEAK

habitué protégé

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adversary antagonist enemy manager opponent opposition owner

WEAK

leader

Example Sentences

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“It was the top when Berkshire funded Google capex via equity,” wrote one Berkshire follower on X.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Her follower count dwarves DfE's 85,000 followers and Bridget Phillipson's 19,000 followers.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“So pleased it’s been sedated and removed. Great job!” wrote one Facebook follower.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

This can involve commercials for local businesses — like a car dealership paying a quarterback or providing a car — or generating income through social media based on follower size.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

You wanted, to make him a follower too.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

follower

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