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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
The metal cabinetry has remained a cult-favorite in the last decade, and has seen slight spikes in popularity when been featured on shows like Our Welsh Chapel, Call the Midwife, Antiques Roadshow.
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Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Even still, this serum remains a cult-favorite, with reviews and TikTokers swearing by its fast-acting hydration and balancing benefits—all while being non-comedogenic and fragrance-free.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The film went on to become a cult favorite, thanks in part to its quotable dialogue, swashbuckling action and ensemble cast that included Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and André the Giant.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Renowned as much for its taste as for its marketing acumen, the 13-year-old studio has developed a cult following not just for its films and shows but for the A24 brand itself.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Even still, this serum remains a cult-favorite, with reviews and TikTokers swearing by its fast-acting hydration and balancing benefits—all while being non-comedogenic and fragrance-free.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The film went on to become a cult favorite, thanks in part to its quotable dialogue, swashbuckling action and ensemble cast that included Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and André the Giant.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Renowned as much for its taste as for its marketing acumen, the 13-year-old studio has developed a cult following not just for its films and shows but for the A24 brand itself.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cult
Noun
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The Vatican did say that Leo had a meeting on the agenda Wednesday with the Holy See’s ambassador to Lebanon, though no details are ever released of such audiences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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What is perhaps most masterful is the film’s ability to make its audience connect deeply with a character who never once appears on-screen.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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The Host Ready app includes practical information on topics such as food, religion, general background, sleeping and meal schedules.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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For a long time the war that raged inside my soul was all of my intellectual hatred of religion versus the religious art that deeply moved me, especially music.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Cult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cult. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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