following
noun
a body of followers, attendants, adherents, etc.
followings
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pluralof following.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He has recruited young politicians with large online followings, including Ana Elisa, a 21-year-old newly elected lawmaker from Minas Gerais state who has millions of followers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Their talking points can have powerful ripple effects for their followings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Parties like Reform and Restore will be very aware of the potential power that activists like Thomas and Robinson can now wield with their large social media followings.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
While countless influencers offer tips for growing online audiences, little training exists for how to actually deal with managing the stress of having large followings.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
The different Nationalist groups, the “Buy Black!” forces, and others like that; dozens of their step- ladder orators were trying to increase their followings.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
