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
Instead, their credibility is largely built on their social media followings, engagement metrics and relatability.
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Maximilian Brichta, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Both creators, who have massive followings, are also entrepreneurs with their own products.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
That can’t be the end goal – especially for women athletes who are driving a ton of engagement and building massive social followings, but still represent only around 32% of all NIL deal submissions.
—Azzi Fudd, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite some online commentators with large followings publicly disagreeing with the president's decision—and many legacy media outlets eagerly highlighting their comments to try and sow division—the MAGA base is not wavering one bit.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the players who tried out are fixtures at West 4th Street, Dykman Park, and Rucker Park, local legends with social media followings and international playing experience.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
In every case, these cult followings formed gradually.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Both will feel at home and have large South Florida fan followings, which will make for a festive atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Others have amassed large social media followings and prominent brand deals.
—Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Maximilian Brichta, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Both creators, who have massive followings, are also entrepreneurs with their own products.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
That can’t be the end goal – especially for women athletes who are driving a ton of engagement and building massive social followings, but still represent only around 32% of all NIL deal submissions.
—Azzi Fudd, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite some online commentators with large followings publicly disagreeing with the president's decision—and many legacy media outlets eagerly highlighting their comments to try and sow division—the MAGA base is not wavering one bit.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the players who tried out are fixtures at West 4th Street, Dykman Park, and Rucker Park, local legends with social media followings and international playing experience.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
In every case, these cult followings formed gradually.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Both will feel at home and have large South Florida fan followings, which will make for a festive atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Others have amassed large social media followings and prominent brand deals.
—Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Followings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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