follower
noun
fol·low·er
ˈfä-lə-wər 
1
2
archaic
: one that chases
3
: a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed
4
: a machine part that receives motion from another part
5
: a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber
7
: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
His account has thousands of followers.
Synonyms
Examples of follower in a Sentence
The party drew most of its followers from among young people.
The band has a large group of followers.
He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.
Recent Examples on the Web
While Olivia’s following on social media extends beyond 13 million followers, her sister has a following of her own across Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
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Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024
Jelly kicks off the clip by greeting Bunnie’s followers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 July 2024
The team was ambushed by an armed group of Jones followers, leading to five people being killed and Speier being shot multiple times.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024
Specializing in wardrobe revamps, personal styling, and in-store shopping sessions, Kemi collaborates with top retail brands like Anthropologie, Nordstrom, and Burberry, drawing over 15k Instagram followers for her style inspiration and practical tips.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 3 July 2024
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Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024
Jelly kicks off the clip by greeting Bunnie’s followers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 July 2024
The team was ambushed by an armed group of Jones followers, leading to five people being killed and Speier being shot multiple times.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024
Specializing in wardrobe revamps, personal styling, and in-store shopping sessions, Kemi collaborates with top retail brands like Anthropologie, Nordstrom, and Burberry, drawing over 15k Instagram followers for her style inspiration and practical tips.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 3 July 2024
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follower. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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follower
noun
fol·low·er
ˈfäl-ə-wər
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: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
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