as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a circle of dedicated disciples who conscientiously wrote down everything the prophet said
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Recent Examples of disciple
During the search for her body in the Pacific, a diver died of hypothermia; another woman, a disciple of McPherson’s, drowned in the ocean, hoping to meet her spiritual leader in death.
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Dorothy Fortenberry, The Atlantic, 12 May 2025
In these words, Peter, asked by the Master, together with the other disciples, about his faith in him, expressed the patrimony that the Church, through the apostolic succession, has preserved, deepened and handed on for two thousand years.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
Her inner 12-year-old self, one of the many disciples who adhered to the gospel of Blume, did just that — though Forever was not initially up for option.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Gaudium et Spes, 22), finally appearing to his disciples after the resurrection with his glorious body.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
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Dorothy Fortenberry, The Atlantic, 12 May 2025
In these words, Peter, asked by the Master, together with the other disciples, about his faith in him, expressed the patrimony that the Church, through the apostolic succession, has preserved, deepened and handed on for two thousand years.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
Her inner 12-year-old self, one of the many disciples who adhered to the gospel of Blume, did just that — though Forever was not initially up for option.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Gaudium et Spes, 22), finally appearing to his disciples after the resurrection with his glorious body.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciple
Noun
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Here in the first city, the Catholic Church is at an extended crossroads of its own, calling for its leaders and adherents to engage in strategic planning and soul-searching of their own.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Even conscientious adherents to national security protocols acknowledge that classified U.S. government systems are far from convenient.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
Noun
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On Instagram alone, both Life & Style and In Touch counted north of half a million followers in addition to robust websites.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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In her Instagram post, Maria Carolina warned her 173,000 followers to be careful when out on the road.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Under current Catholic doctrine, only men may become priests, based on the belief that Jesus chose male apostles.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Paprocki said he was struck by Pope Francis’ joy and reflected that the pontiff spoke to Paprocki and the other bishops with him not as a boss, but as a fellow apostle tasked with the same mission all priests have — to passionately advance their faith.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pius was known for promoting the work of missionaries, and in 1923 sent a call out to orders worldwide to gather evidence of the church’s vast reach.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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It was started by missionaries Arthur and Laura Carson, who came over in the late 1800s.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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“Disciple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciple. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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