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
Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Christian Science teaches that the divine laws of Truth and Life, as demonstrated by Jesus and his disciples, continue to operate today as an eternal, demonstrable Science.
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Alistair Budd,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt are his overwhelmed disciples, imbued with discomfiting powers that could be key to making contact with these otherworldly guests.
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Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
10 June 2026
Much of the lost information was reconstructed by Gaudí’s disciples and collaborators, who had documented his ideas in books, articles, drawings and photographs.
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CNN Money,
8 June 2026
As her health deteriorated, Amy's disciples were led to believe her death would herald a celestial exit, Heaven's Gate-style (via UFO), paving the way for society's salvation.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Hijras often seek out a guru, an older and more experienced hijra, to become their chelas, or disciples.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Other Lynn disciples poured into the ranks.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Christian Science teaches that the divine laws of Truth and Life, as demonstrated by Jesus and his disciples, continue to operate today as an eternal, demonstrable Science.
—
Alistair Budd,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt are his overwhelmed disciples, imbued with discomfiting powers that could be key to making contact with these otherworldly guests.
—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
10 June 2026
Much of the lost information was reconstructed by Gaudí’s disciples and collaborators, who had documented his ideas in books, articles, drawings and photographs.
—
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
As her health deteriorated, Amy's disciples were led to believe her death would herald a celestial exit, Heaven's Gate-style (via UFO), paving the way for society's salvation.
—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Hijras often seek out a guru, an older and more experienced hijra, to become their chelas, or disciples.
—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Other Lynn disciples poured into the ranks.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciples
Noun
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But the belief died hard, and photography spurred its adherents on.
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In 1619, the Calvinists outlawed their practices, driving adherents underground or into exile.
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Throughout the journey, Pfendler documented life alone at sea for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, sharing the physical and mental challenges of crossing one of the world's largest oceans.
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His gift for lyrics that were both deeply humane and sharply critical has endured for generations, inspiring followers such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
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Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.
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The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.
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“Disciples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciples. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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