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acolyte

[ak-uh-lahyt] / ˈæk əˌlaɪt /
NOUN
attendant, usually in a church
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For assistance they connected with Britt Lovett, a strategist, community leader and fellow Morrison acolyte.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

It doesn’t matter how hard Bondi worked as his acolyte and protector.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2026

A mother superior in her 40s, she has found a young acolyte, Richardis, deeply devoted to her and who paints representations of Hildegard’s visions.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2025

The trial started just days after an Abe acolyte, Sanae Takaichi, became Japan’s prime minister with a platform strongly influenced by Abe’s views, including support for higher military spending.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

On the mountain I slipped thoughtlessly into the voice of their daughter and acolyte.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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