as in entourages
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person
a prince with a large following to do practically everything for him
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Recent Examples of followings
While challenges to Putin’s rule are still few and far between, the discontent in Russian society — from online personalities with large social media followings to normally robotic-like supporters in the Russian political system — is beginning to bubble up.
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
This year’s lineup includes 160 local bands, and national headliners with sizeable followings, including 54 Ultra, slenderbodies, Goldie Boutilier, Kaash Paige, Tommy Newport, Charlotte Sands, MAVI, Twin Shadow, King Mala, Deb Never, The Droptines and Bad Nerves.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Instead, he is represented by Proyectos Ultravioleta, a beloved commercial space in Guatemala City that is known for spinning artists with small but loyal followings into biennial-circuit superstars.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
As a result, Saudi designers are building global followings without relying solely on traditional retail channels.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The mascot, like other celebrities with social media followings, was accessorized with shades from Sunglass Hut, a bag from Coach and a manicure from Essie.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Both have earned cult followings, though the type of collector obsessed with acquiring these clocks may come as a surprise.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
And a few short years later, brands like Tekla, Autumn Sonata, and Baina had built devoted followings on exactly this premise, treating towels not as an afterthought but as an anchor for ritual in the home.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
These two spots have devoted local followings.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
This year’s lineup includes 160 local bands, and national headliners with sizeable followings, including 54 Ultra, slenderbodies, Goldie Boutilier, Kaash Paige, Tommy Newport, Charlotte Sands, MAVI, Twin Shadow, King Mala, Deb Never, The Droptines and Bad Nerves.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Instead, he is represented by Proyectos Ultravioleta, a beloved commercial space in Guatemala City that is known for spinning artists with small but loyal followings into biennial-circuit superstars.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
As a result, Saudi designers are building global followings without relying solely on traditional retail channels.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The mascot, like other celebrities with social media followings, was accessorized with shades from Sunglass Hut, a bag from Coach and a manicure from Essie.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Both have earned cult followings, though the type of collector obsessed with acquiring these clocks may come as a surprise.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
And a few short years later, brands like Tekla, Autumn Sonata, and Baina had built devoted followings on exactly this premise, treating towels not as an afterthought but as an anchor for ritual in the home.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
These two spots have devoted local followings.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followings
entourages
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Long before private jets and sprawling entourages became standard for global superstars, Starr and his bandmates — Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison — were simply four young men navigating fame together, suitcase by suitcase.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there were others — boyfriends came and went, entourages, too.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Followings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followings. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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