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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
Its coasters impress, food celebrates Appalachian traditions, and cinnamon bread has a cult following.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
The comedy series followed Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who tries to adjust to normal life by moving to New York City after escaping a cult.
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Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
This has since taken on cult classic status, but when it was released in 1999, audiences had no idea what to make of this campy satire set at a lesbian conversion therapy camp.
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Staff Report,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The town is perhaps best known for being the setting of David Lynch's cult-favorite crime series, Twin Peaks.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
The comedy series followed Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who tries to adjust to normal life by moving to New York City after escaping a cult.
—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
This has since taken on cult classic status, but when it was released in 1999, audiences had no idea what to make of this campy satire set at a lesbian conversion therapy camp.
—
Staff Report,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The town is perhaps best known for being the setting of David Lynch's cult-favorite crime series, Twin Peaks.
—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cult
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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During a recent fan appearance at PeopleCon, Noah Schnapp asked the audience if anyone believed Eleven was dead.
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So, when national identity becomes intertwined with politics, religion, race, culture, or geography, criticism of the nation can feel less like a disagreement about policy and more like a challenge to one's identity.
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For those who prefer nonfiction, history is the top choice (the clear favorite among men), while women are more divided between books about religions, philosophy, or spirituality and books about self-help and wellness.
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“Cult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cult. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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