following
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
:
base de seguidores
- The musician has a loyal following that attends every concert.
- attract a following
the the people who built these followings and who found these niches
- the the people who built these followings and who found these niches
- It's got like large Internet following, you know, cult users.
- Stop looking at us, Instagram following, stop watching his stories.
Examples
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Five of the nine candidates had relatively strong followings.
Academic text (1998) -
They have grown their social following remarkably quickly.
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We're seeing that people are following brand owners more than following brands.
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It's got like large Internet following, you know, cult users.
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Some members had big followings as individuals, which helped extend their reach early on, Ms. Bell says.
Academic text (2016) -
Eventually, each site develops its own unique followings that take on the views and opinions of that site's writers.
Blog text (6) -
People who develop loyal followings are more likely to be guarded by their teams.
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Grassroots followings today make or break the long-term viability of a brand.
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Oysters harvested from particular estuaries had their own loyal followings.
Academic text (1996) -
Zombie video games, including the Resident Evil and Left 4 Dead franchises, have also proliferated, attracting huge followings globally.
Academic text (2010)
Synonyms
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3.2
A group of people who strongly support someone like a singer or sports team
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3.0
A group of people who really like and support someone or something
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6.1
A group of people who support and are loyal to a person or idea
People who strongly support and admire a person or group
A group of people who strongly support a person, idea, or product without question
Antonyms
Compounds
A group of people who strongly support a person, idea, or product without question
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Following comes from the verb follow, which means 'to go after'. A person's following is the group of people who 'go after' them in interest or support, so they are like fans.