EPIGONES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

epigones

noun

plural of epigone

as in adherents

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another few of director Alfred Hitchcock's many epigones possess quite the same wit or style as the master

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Noun

Its adherents believe that the relentless pursuit of maximizing individual freedom and rights has come at the cost of community, religion, and traditional norms.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

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Summary An 11-year-old Ontario entrepreneur, Ashton Meyer, transformed his $10 bin cleaning side hustle into a viral success, gaining over 110,000 Instagram followers.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Today, Richards has 790,000 followers on Instagram, a Sunday Times bestselling book (The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset), and wellness community called Found.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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As the disciples ponder what to do next, a knock is heard at the door.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Ganni disciples might pair a leopard print dresses with chunky sneakers, or puff-sleeve blouses with track pants—both formulas that helped cement it as one of the leading forces behind CPHFW’s street style.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

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