adherents

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Indeed, if Kimilsungism were classified as a religion, it would be one of the world’s largest, claiming roughly as many adherents as Judaism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

There is a tendency among even the most committed adherents to the rule of law to respond with “Nothing is gonna change” nihilism to even big legal wins.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

But the Hindbenburg Omen in fact has never been a reliable indicator of imminent bear markets, despite claims made by its adherents.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

The Buddha -- who renounced material wealth to embrace and preach a life of non-attachment -- founded a religion that now has more than 500 million adherents.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

I gave no credence to the ideology of Garveyism; it was, rather, the emotional dynamics of its adherents that evoked my admiration.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright