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as in audience
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film) long after it had gone off the air, the TV series continued to have a huge cult

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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities an ancient cult that centered on the worship of the earth as the source of all life

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Recent Examples of cult From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 Guillén's performance as Guillermo de la Cruz earned multiple Critics' Choice nominations and helped cement the show's cult status before its final season aired last year. Amanda Castro h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 Liberty, London’s ultimate cult beauty destination for those in the know, has unveiled their Christmas advent calendar for the holiday season of 2025. Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 Even after growing a cult following on social media with videos of unhinged characters, then breaking out on Max's Hacks, Stalter might have felt nervous about anchoring such a high-profile show. Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cult
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Noun
  • This inconsistency creates immediate distrust among your audiences.
    Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The performance that had the audience clapping and hooting along as the quartet lit up the stage with its infectious original.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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  • Lucero claims that the district violated his First Amendment rights to freedom of religion and free speech by restricting his ability to preach and teach religion at school.
    Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • Vonnegut’s signature irreverence gives us the Caribbean island nation of San Lorenzo as the setting of this 1963 satire of science, religion, American foreign policy and the Atomic Age.
    Dan Fesperman July 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025

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“Cult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cult. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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