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
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Recent Examples of disciples
Just imagine singing along with a club full of other disciples.
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David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
In Rome, Leo washed the feet of others, as the story of the Last Supper records Jesus doing for his disciples.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are called to reject that which divides us and instead to build bridges that protect life and heal the wounds of violence.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This egalitarian, crate-digging ethos makes a lot of sense next to MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, who’ve fostered years of goodwill from uplifting their own disciples.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Last Supper with his disciples.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Two dozen disciples who have gathered in this large white space within a 19th-century Scottish castle ruminate with total concentration.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
In Rome, Leo washed the feet of others, as the story of the Last Supper records Jesus doing for his disciples.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are called to reject that which divides us and instead to build bridges that protect life and heal the wounds of violence.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This egalitarian, crate-digging ethos makes a lot of sense next to MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, who’ve fostered years of goodwill from uplifting their own disciples.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Last Supper with his disciples.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Two dozen disciples who have gathered in this large white space within a 19th-century Scottish castle ruminate with total concentration.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciples
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Critics say event ‘hijacked’ by Christian nationalism Critics say Rededicate 250 is shaping up to promote Christian nationalism — whose adherents typically believe that the United States was founded as and should be a Christian nation.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Scientology is a religious group shrouded in privacy that has garnered attention for its celebrity adherents, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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His suggestion drew scores of hosannahs from followers on X, who shared his lament that the magazine had become too critical of the industry and its leaders.—
Jonathan Weber,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The third member of the group, Abril Rios, previewed Monday's hearing to their 126 followers on TikTok.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The New Testament does contain positive depictions of Pharisees — Levine points to Nicodemus, who defended Jesus and helped bury him, and Gamaliel, who advocated for the apostles Peter and John.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Or perhaps the President would have been satisfied enough with Peter, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, whom many consider to be the first Pope.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Disciples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciples. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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